Once Upon a Time in China II

In Once Upon a Time in China 2 (OUATIC), Huang Fei Hong must fight against the White Lotus Sect, and a Manchu commander whose mission is to capture Dr. Sun Yat San. I'd have to say that this movie is better than the rest of the Once Upon a Time in Chinas, but not as good as the first one. Xiong Xin Xin is Kung (who also plays the part of Clubfoot seven in the rest of the OUATICs) the invincible leader of the White Lotus Sect puts up a good fight, but not as good as Donnie Yen's commander Na Lan Yuan Shu. Recommended that you see this over the other OUATICs.

This is a sequel to "Once Upon a Time in China," otherwise it probably would be called "Once Upon a Time in China II." This film opens with an under-the-credits reminder of the first film's most fascinating sequence, a ladders-and-lofts battle between the hero and the bad guy that is truly astonishing. You will also see some kick-ass action in this film. We are talking about the Chinese Steve Spielberg when we talk about Hark Tsui. Forget the story. Of course Master Wong becomes mixed up with corrupt politicians, desperate revolutionaries and uptight Brits. There's even a cult of religious fanatics stirring up trouble. But, you drive yourself crazy trying to figure all that out. Just sit back and enjoy some incredible action.

What this movie lacks in volume it makes up for in weight. The fights scenes aren't as plenty as Tai Chi Master or Iron Monkey, but they rank with and above them. This movie tell the story of Wong Fei Hung dealing with the racist White Lotus cult who wish to drive the foreigners from China. Things are complicating by the arrival of Commander Lan (Donnie Yen) who is trying to crush a rebellion led by Dr. Sun Yat Sen. The movie drags in the middle but picks up with 3 fights that are among Jet Li's best. Donnie proves a worthy opponent in his two duels with Jet. A must see.