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Black Mask 2: City of Masks
黑俠2
2002 102 min United States of America, Hong Kong PG 18+
★5.4
Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Director: Hark Tsui
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Description
The Black Mask must stop a group intent on setting off a DNA bomb that could cause mutations to the human race.
Budget:
$6M
Worldwide:
$529,322
Starring
Andy On
Actor
Tobin Bell
Actor
Jon Polito
Actor
Key opinion
Black Mask 2: City of Masks is widely viewed as a major disappointment that fails to live up to its predecessor. Critics highlight a nonsensical plot and cartoonish visuals, though a small minority finds merit in its stylized action and comic-book aesthetic.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is incoherent, relying on bizarre, underdeveloped plot threads and a lack of narrative substance. | |
| Production | The special effects are largely perceived as poor and dated, failing to create a convincing cinematic world. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the action sequences are split: some viewers dismiss the choreography as repetitive and dull, while others praise the spectacular, high-energy Hong Kong-style stunts. | |
| Adaptation | The film fails significantly as a sequel, lacking the star power of Jet Li and failing to maintain the tone or quality of the 1996 original. |