A slight improvement
In comparison to the first "Rage and Honor", this sequel comes out on top in three ways:
1) Better-shot fight scenes
2) Exotic setting (Indonesia) and higher production values (which allow for some chases and explosions along with the martial arts)
3) A good, unexpected twist near the end
On the other hand, it lacks the colorful supporting cast of the first movie (only Patrick Muldoon stands out - the villain and his henchman are generic), and in the final fight it is obvious that Richard Norton's opponent cannot measure up to him, so there's no chance of a good fight scene.
But on the whole, I found this sequel a slight improvement on the original. (**1/2)
1) Better-shot fight scenes
2) Exotic setting (Indonesia) and higher production values (which allow for some chases and explosions along with the martial arts)
3) A good, unexpected twist near the end
On the other hand, it lacks the colorful supporting cast of the first movie (only Patrick Muldoon stands out - the villain and his henchman are generic), and in the final fight it is obvious that Richard Norton's opponent cannot measure up to him, so there's no chance of a good fight scene.
But on the whole, I found this sequel a slight improvement on the original. (**1/2)
- gridoon
- Dec 23, 2007