SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

[toddly6666]

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Just saw SPL 2. Best Hong Kong film of 2015 so far! I almost didnt go see it but I was in the mood for Tony Jaa and Wu Jing. Best movie theater decision i've made in a long time.

SPL 2 is basically a beautifully-made action movie - It's a beautiful movie! Not only are the action scenes well-filmed and intense, but the story, flow, score, and acting is all top notch for a HK action movie. Best dramatic performances I've seen from Jaa and Jing. I teared up not only from the action but also from the emotional moments. Actually everyone is quite awesome in this - Simon Yam, Louis Koo, and all the little side police officers and goons.

It's nice to be reminded that Hong Kong can still make amazing action movies when all the pieces fit together smoothly.

I haven't seen SPL in ages but I remember being impressed with the fight scenes and not so impressed with the story. In SPL 2, the story (as far fetched as it could be at times) is still very exciting so I definitely feel like SPL 2 is the better one even though they are only connected by name.

[yeek]

Cool, thanks for the assessment toddly!

[alexavril]

great film！

[manicsounds]

I was hoping for a Donnie Yen / Tony Jaa showdown, but I guess it won't be in this film...

[logboy]

SPL 2/殺ç*´ç‹¼II Movie Review - YouTube

[GR44]

Originally Posted by logboy

SPL 2/殺ç*´ç‹¼II Movie Review - YouTube

I have more interest with the background. Nice Hong Kong collection there.

By the way, it's now showing at my local cineplexes. Unfortunately, only at limited spots, and they're quite far from my home.

[sgmarine]

The Hong Kong version is 120 mins with delete scene but not the Making of...
The USA version is 121 mins with delete scene and Making of....

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by sgmarine

The Hong Kong version is 120 mins with delete scene but not the Making of...
The USA version is 121 mins with delete scene and Making of....

HK have original 7.1, US only 5.1 for those that want that.