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Shock Wave 2
拆彈專家2
2020 120 min China, Hong Kong 16+
★6.9
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Herman Yau, Shane Comley-White
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Description
After suffering life changing injuries in the line of duty, bomb disposal officer Fung turns his back on the police. But when a devastating series of bombings sweep Hong Kong, the police suspect their former ally may be involved after he is found unconscious at a crime scene. Now faced with memory loss and recalling only fragments of his former life, Fung sets out to uncover the truth and find out who he really is.
Budget:
$40M
Worldwide:
$226.4M
Starring
Andy Lau
Actor
Ching-Wan Lau
Actor
Ni Ni
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 28 nominations total
Key opinion
Shockwave 2 is considered a successful, high-octane sequel that improves upon the original's action choreography and dramatic stakes. While viewers praise the charismatic performances and dynamic stunt work, many find the reliance on low-quality CGI and overproduced visuals to be distracting shortcomings.
| Direction | The action choreography and stunt work are dynamic, well-executed, and represent a clear improvement over the first film. | |
| Acting | Andy Lau and the supporting cast deliver charismatic, convincing performances that anchor the dramatic narrative. | |
| Production | The film utilizes excessive, low-quality CGI that occasionally undermines the impact of its serious action sequences. | |
| Accessibility | The narrative succeeds as a standalone entry, offering a compelling story that does not require prior familiarity with the first film. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the interesting dramatic arc and eastern character sensibilities, while others feel the production is over-stylized to the point of turning serious subject matter into trash. |