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Once Upon a Time in China II
黃飛鴻之二：男兒當自強
1992 113 min Hong Kong R 18+
★7.5
Action, Comedy
Director: Hark Tsui
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Description
Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat Sen from the military.
Worldwide:
$30.4M
Starring
Jet Li
Actor
Rosamund Kwan
Actor
Mok Siu-Chung
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 11 nominations total
Key opinion
Once Upon a Time in China II is widely regarded as a peak of the series, celebrated for its masterful action sequences and thematic exploration of cultural identity. While most viewers praise the choreography and score, a minority finds the narrative focus lacking compared to its reliance on technical spectacle.
| Direction | Yuen Woo-ping’s award-winning fight choreography provides elegant and memorable spectacle. | |
| Score | The film utilizes an award-winning soundtrack that effectively elevates the tone of the production. | |
| Theme | The narrative successfully explores the mythic status of Wong Fei-hung within the context of resistance to Western influence. | |
| Pacing | Views on the film's structure are split; supporters appreciate the focus on themes and character, while detractors find the dialogue-heavy sections tedious and lacking enough action. |