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Hard Target 2
2016 104 min United States of America R 16+
★5.6
Action, Thriller
Director: Roel Reiné
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Description
Forced into a deadly cat-and-mouse game, a disgraced mixed martial arts fighter is hunted through the jungles of Southeast Asia.
Worldwide:
$104.77M
Starring
Scott Adkins
Actor
Robert Knepper
Actor
Rhona Mitra
Actor
Temuera Morrison
Actor
Key opinion
Hard Target 2 is a divisive direct-to-video sequel that largely fails to capture the iconic flair of John Woo's original. While some viewers appreciate the high-quality practical stunts and Scott Adkins' martial arts proficiency, others criticize the film for its nonsensical plot, flat characterization, and inferior narrative stakes.
| Acting | The practical stunt work and choreography provide high-energy action sequences that occasionally rival or exceed standard B-movie expectations. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being nonsensical, featuring poorly developed character motivations and a redundant, derivative plot. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly the villain, lacks the charisma and menacing presence required to make the stakes feel impactful. | |
| Direction | The direction is split: some praise the stylish, location-based visuals of the jungle setting, while others find the editing and scene staging amateurish and boring. | |
| Acting | Reactions to Scott Adkins are divided: supporters see him as a skilled, capable martial artist, while detractors find his performance uncharismatic and emotionally flat. |