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7.1 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
An ex-cop and divorce lawyer team up with a gangster to clear their names after getting involved in a dirty money scheme led by a vicious money launderer, who plans to expand his business and wipe out anyone who stands in his way.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Rosamund Kwan, David Wu (II), Robin Shou, Lieh LoForeign | 100% |
Martial arts | 37% |
Action | 20% |
Crime | 18% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Cantonese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
When is a sequel not a sequel? When it’s 1990’s “Tiger Cage 2,” which has nothing to do with the previous installment in terms of story or character. Instead, it’s a reunion of sorts for the production team, with director Woo-ping Yuen overseeing another race across Hong Kong with star Donnie Yen, this time working on a more comedic take on violent happenings. The endeavor is attentive to action, keeping the characters on the move and constantly under threat, showcasing furious action choreography. However, “Tiger Cage 2” is also goofy, going broad with opposites attract antics that fully detract from the viewing experience. There’s plenty of hostile encounters for fans of action cinema, but the not-a-sequel is also very attentive to levity, requiring viewing patience it doesn’t earn.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as "2K restoration by Fortune Star," who appear to be sprucing up an older master of the feature. Fine detail is much softer, with filtering present, losing texture on skin particulars. Colors lack freshness but remain approachable, with costumes offering decent primaries and red blood is distinct. Decorative additions add some variety with office and hotel visits. Skin tones are reasonably natural. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain looks processed at times. Source is in good condition.
2.0 DTS-HD MA mix options include Cantonese, Malay, and English, with all three tracks dealing with the same simplistic sound design for "Tiger Cage 2." Dialogue exchanges are clear, preserving intelligibility with dubbed performances. Scoring is adequately balanced, supporting suspense moments and sensitive scenes with decent instrumentation. Sound effects are blunt but appreciable.
Law is present with Inspector Yeung (Cynthia Khan), who's one step behind everyone, trying to discover the identity of Petty's killer. Such detective work escalates into a fight and chase sequence. Evil is present with Waise, who's looking to disrupt the balance of power in the city, eventually pulled into the battle when he makes things personal with Dragon and Mandy. More martial arts and weapons work are provided, and the material tries to conjure emotion when it comes to the fate of certain players in this game, which is another strange choice in a movie where Dragon pees all over his pants and Mandy does a spit take with a mouthful of noodles. "Tiger Cage 2" has some punch, making for an entertaining sit as choreography and nutty stunt work takes command of the viewing experience. It has a real problem with consistency and comedy, requiring viewers to tolerate crummy screwball asides before the film returns to more urgent matters.
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