This sequel to the Bruce Lee classic open's shortly after the last film finished; Chen Zhen (Lee's character) is buried and the Japanese are further oppressing Chinese martial arts schools; especially the Ching Wu School. Miyamoto, head of the Japanese school takes the Ching Wu School's premises. A year later a stranger appears at Chen's grave; it turns out he is his brother Shan and he soon crosses paths with the Japanese. After defeating four of them Miyamoto wants Shan captured but attempts to deal with him fail, largely thanks to an honourable police inspector. Ultimately Shan and Miyamoto will face each other.
Anybody expecting a film that is as good as the first is sure to be disappointed. Bruce Li does a decent enough job but he just is not in the same league as Bruce Lee. The story is simple enough and the action is intense if rather obviously choreographed occasionally it looks more like dance or gymnastics than martial arts. The rest of the cast seem okay although I admit that since I watched a dubbed version of the film I can't fairly judge them. As well as action there are some laughs; mostly provided by the Chinese translator who works for the Japanese against his own people. Overall this isn't a must see but if you enjoy the genre you might want to check it out.
Anybody expecting a film that is as good as the first is sure to be disappointed. Bruce Li does a decent enough job but he just is not in the same league as Bruce Lee. The story is simple enough and the action is intense if rather obviously choreographed occasionally it looks more like dance or gymnastics than martial arts. The rest of the cast seem okay although I admit that since I watched a dubbed version of the film I can't fairly judge them. As well as action there are some laughs; mostly provided by the Chinese translator who works for the Japanese against his own people. Overall this isn't a must see but if you enjoy the genre you might want to check it out.