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Once Upon a Time in China 2 (1992)

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It is 1895 in Canton, China. The Europeans are still milking the country for every dollar they can and claiming special privileges in it, as well. Meanwhile, the virulently anti-foreign White Lotus Society is mounting attacks on the generally clueless British, with the very obvious but low-key support of the government. If somebody doesn't protect the idiotic foreigners, things could get so far out of hand that they will bring in their armies for some really debilitating reprisals. This is all

Nov 17, 1998

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A splendid if frankly fake-looking spectacle.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
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More concentrated and svelte than its precursor, Once Upon a Time II also has the benefit of fights staged by Master Yuen Wo-Ping that show Jet Li-another camera-age hero-to even greater advantage.

April 25, 2001 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
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Giving it a title that suggests an Eastern version of a Sergio Leone epic raises expectations that can't be fulfilled.

January 1, 2000 Comment (1)
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For sheer excitement, virtuoso fight sequences and extravagant special effects, Hark's film is hard to beat.

July 30, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment

This is the best action-adventure-comedy that Tsui has ever made, hence one of the year's most exhilarating entertainments.

January 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment

Much more than just another martial arts movie.

July 8, 2005 Comment
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Great follow-up to OUATIC. More of a political conspiracy plot than a cultural one, but still has great fight scenes.

July 14, 2003 Comment
About.com

It is a great-looking film with top-notch martial arts sequences and high production values.

October 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | Comment
Laramie Movie Scope

With its ability to maintain a balance between a high standard of intense action and thought-provoking storytelling, Once Upon a Time in China II accomplishes something very few sequels achieve: it outshines the original.

May 11, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

...a more controlled, skillfully woven film overflowing with a talented cast and crew.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | Comment
Austin Chronicle

...this sequel has some of the most astounding action you've ever seen, proving that when Tsui is compared to Steven Spielberg it's no exaggeration.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | Comment
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Hark is back to take on the encroachment of foreigners. This time he focuses on a radical faction in China called the White Locust who want to see the death of all foreigners so their country can live in peace. Where as the message got a bit muddled in the first one, I think it is clearly and smartly driven home in

November 29, 2011
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Reid Volk

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the epic story of master wong continues with a very strong middle piece to the trilogy. compared to the original, the fight scenes are a bit less memorable, the supporting characters not as good, and there are more failed attempts at humor. despite that, the story was almost as good as the original, and saying the

January 24, 2007
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danny d

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Foreign Titles

  • Once Upon a Time in China II (Wong Fei Hung II: Nam yi dong ji keung) (DE)
  • Once Upon a Time in China II (Wong Fei Hung II: Nam yi dong ji keung) (UK)
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