Es war einmal in China 2 (1992)
61KEs war einmal in China 2: Directed by Hark Tsui. With Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, David Chiang. Arriving by train in Guangzhou, 1895, the trio fight off White Lotus followers, who want to kill all foreigners and the cute, European dressed 13th Aunt. It’s not kung fu master Dr. Wong’s (Jet Li) last fight.
“Taking up where the first part left off, this is effectively more of the same which is no bad thing. Li and Rosamund Kwan return, but Yuen Biao elects not to reprise his role of Foon. His replacement Max Mok does a great job in the role.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMost of the wire work action is left for the climax, giving Li a chance to demonstrate just how good he is at stylish (and FAST) kung fu earlier in the movie, when he takes on a mob intent on lynching his beloved 13th aunt armed only with a fan, and faces off against Donnie Yen in a great pole fight.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAs for the plot, this time us dopey westerners are the ones in danger, rather than being the outright villains. After a raid on an embassy, Wong Fei Hung decides enough is enough and takes on the White Lotus cult, who are intent on rubbing out all western influences from China. Cue high-flying kicks, punches and leaps, and a crazy fight atop a construction of tables.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003enThe climax, a memorable fight with Donnie Yen, is an absolute classic, with both giving their all. The speed and technique shown during the double-pole fight is staggering, and Yenu0026#39;s moves with his cloth staff are gob-smacking. Itu0026#39;s a real treat to see kung-fu cinema of this quality.”
