Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002)

Black Mask 2: City of Masks: Directed by Hark Tsui. With Tobin Bell, Jon Polito, Teresa Herrera, Tyler Mane. The Black Mask must stop a group intent on setting off a DNA bomb that could cause mutations to the human race.

“I had pretty much heard nothing good about Tsui Harku0026#39;s English language sequel to the Jet Li vehicle Black Mask. That coupled with the fact that most of Tsui Harku0026#39;s films since Chinese Feast have been disappointing and largely incoherent, there wasnu0026#39;t much reason for optimism. (I used to be a huge fan of Harku0026#39;s films but I couldnu0026#39;t even sit through Legend of Zu). Black Mask 2 is a comic book flick that recalls, sometimes self-consciously, other bigger budget Hollywood flicks such as X-Men, Spiderman and The Crow. I donu0026#39;t see any reason why fans of the genre wouldnu0026#39;t enjoy this. Itu0026#39;s very fast paced, genuinely goofy and mostly fun. Itu0026#39;s even got a decent script, at least compared with the impossible to follow Time and Tide and Legend of Zu, which made me think Hark had completely lost any story-telling abilities he had once possessed. The wrestlers turning into monsters might make more sophisticated viewers wince, but this seems to be aimed at a solidly adolescent audience, and anyone who finds entertainment value in pro wrestling or in rubber monster fare like ULtraman or Power Rangers should get a huge kick out of this. Donu0026#39;t watch expecting a classic like Once Upon A Time IN China and you will likely have a good time.”