SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

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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.