xindi005
I have seen quite a few superhero films, some good, some REALLY awful. I have also seen the original BLACK MASK, though this one doesn't come anywhere near the style of the original, BLACK MASK 2, is still a decent movie.I'll agree with many that this film was a bit too cheesy and campy, even for a superhero film, but considering that some of the big-budget films that have come both before and after weren't any better, I'd give this film at least a six for effort and a seven for the main star, Andy On. He's no Jet Li,(who is?), but he did a great job in this film and I think I would like to see him in many more like this one, if not a better written one.All in all, BLACK MASK 2, isn't a bad film and I think that it is worth at least a rent or two.
Roland44
Yea...Jet Lee wasn't in this one, SO? The way it was filmed and the action sequences was incredible! Reminded me of "City of Lost Children" but as an Action movie heh Not sure why people are giving this a low grade?All I can guess is that they were "expecting" an exact copy of BM, only more...Expectations are the drudge of many a film, and NOT the film it's self!IF you like a fun, action movie with some very creative filming and action shots, then this film is for you! : ) Regards, Rolland
Keith Hunter
I am the kind of viewer who gleefully accepts the jeers of his friends when they see his shelves full of cheesy flicks from both the action and monster genres (and those are right next to some of the finest serious attempts at film making as well mind you). YET... Even with my tolerance of more than a little stupidity in my entertainment, I found this movie to be very nearly unbearable. I only kept watching past the first 15 minutes out of a combination of morbid curiosity regarding just how bad this thing would turn out to be and sheer wonder at how in the world Traci Lords, of all people, wound up being lucky enough to find work but unlucky enough to find THIS work. Poor Traci. The years are treating you well, though. I'll give you that.The "special" effects are, well, ineffective and the characters are as uncompelling as the almost half-hearted fight scenes are. Not trying to be too picky here, but honestly the wire work is pretty poor too, with slow and unlikely trajectories etc. I've seen work from second rate films made 10 years ago that tops this. The dialog is really absurd, and they really needn't have bothered with the plot they went for since it's so stupid and swallowed up by the copious mediocrity that strikes you at every turn in this piece of garbage. BM2 (a poor sequel to BM no matter what you decide it stands for) doesn't even take much advantage of cute Teresa Herrera, who plays the closest thing to a romantic/titillation role. I've got a sneaking suspicion that she is capable of being good in a movie, but maybe I am just going easy on her because I have a weakness for women in lab coats. Growling, sneering, silly dialog, bad effects, and a dumb story? If you like this kind of stuff, just watch pro "wrestling" for free.
AstroZombie
Let me start by saying I am a fan of Tsui Hark. With that out of the way let me rip into this movie. It is without any hesitation or doubt the worst Tsui Hark movie ever! But that's not to say it's not good for a laugh. The Special Effects, only special because they were most likely constructed by the special ed department of some random elementary school, are the most entertaining thing in the film. A fight seen between "Snake" (yes a CG snake, think of someone going full on Kung Fu one the snake from "Anaconda")and "Black Mask" can only be described as interesting. Tyler Mane, (Sabretooth from X-men) has a chunk of Dialogue near the end of the film. If you were wondering why he didn't speak much in X-Men this will answer your query. To top it all off, Teresa Herrera plays a doctor who becomes stiff as a board every time a man touches her. Yep, I know there's a joke there but I'm not gonna touch it. At any rate, if your in the mood for X-men + Universal Soldier + WWE RAW with a touch of "The Rock" and some seriously awful fight sequences, then this movie is for you. If you must watch it may I suggest Beer and a large group of friend with a good sense of humor.
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