The Legend 2 Movie Review
The Legend 2 Review
"The Legend 2" Overview
Rating: R
1993
Cast and Crew
Director : Corey YuenProducer : Chui Po Chu
Screenwiter : Kin Chung Chan,Jay On
Starring : Jet Li,Josephine Siao,Adam Cheng,Michelle Reis,Amy Kwok,Corey Yuen,Lung Chan,Chuen-Hua Chi
This early Jet Li pic (from 1993) is getting the DVD treatment, though fans of
the modern-day Li may not recognize him with the half-shaved head popular with
17th century Ching dynasty fighters.
In this film, the sequel to Hong Kong classic The Legend, the further
adventures of Fong Sai Yuk (a real Chinese historical figure) are outlined as
he fights to overthrow an evil empire. Along the way, two young ladies fight
(literally) for his romantic affections, and he has to save his mother from the
hands of the bad guys! Much of this plays for comedy, which helps elevate the
flick above most Z-grade chopsockers. The fight scenes are fair but, with a
couple of exceptions (both of which perplexingly involve climbing things), they
are rather staid.
Jet Li fans will find this film an invaluable addition to their collection, but
mere action fans will probably be a tad bored.
Aka Fong Shi Yu II: Wan fu mo di.
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Review by Christopher Null 
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