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Eye for an Eye 2
目中无人2
2024 90 min China 18+
★6.8
Action, Drama
Director: Bingjia Yang
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Description
The blind swordsman, skilled in martial arts, named Cheng Xiazi (Xie Miao), accidentally saves Zhang Xiaoyu (Yang Enyou), who has suffered from the destruction of his family. Under the persuasion of the orphan Xiaoyu, Cheng reluctantly keeps him by his side and teaches him skills. Xiaoyu also waits for the opportunity to seek revenge.
Starring
Miao Xie
Actor
Enyou Yang
Actor
Tao Huang
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
This sequel is widely viewed as a functional but generic martial arts entry that relies on genre tropes. While some appreciate the choreography and visual style, others find the narrative substance and technical execution to be severely lacking.
| Screenplay | The plot follows a predictable, archetypal structure that offers little innovation for the genre. | |
| Theme | The dramatic writing fails to provide characters with meaningful growth or compelling motivations. | |
| Direction | Opinions on combat quality are split: some praise the stylish, clear choreography, while others find the action sequences dull and unengaging. | |
| Editing | The technical execution of the editing is criticized for being jarring, with excessive, uncomfortable cuts that disrupt the flow of the revenge sequences. |