Pales in comparison to the first movie, Woo’s sequel (which suffered tremendously in post-production) has excellent action but a poorly-constructed story.
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Better Tomorrow II, A (1987)
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Red Dust (1990)
One could maybe marvel at its storytelling efficiency with a 90-minute narrative spanning decades of tumultuous modern Chinese history, but it doesn’t quite know whether to be epic or cheesy in its treatment.
C’est la vie, mon cheri (1993)
This is Hong Kong tear-jerking melodrama at its best, boasting a superb performance by Anita Yuen.
Great Magician, The (2011)
Though backed by a strong cast, this is a movie of two halves with an inconsistent tone.
Red Cliff II (2009)
Red Cliff (2008)
John Woo returns to form with this epic historical drama with lots of action to spare.
Bullet in the Head (1990)
There’s so much action in this movie that it leaves you dazed, yet despite its excesses the drama remains utterly convincing.
