“The Mortal Kombat Annihilation to the original Black Mask... an absolute grotesque amalgamation of turn-of-the-Willennium computer generated hemorrhoids.” Letterboxd
While Yuen Woo-ping's choreography has its moments, many reviewers were disappointed by the heavy reliance on "insane CGI schlock" and wirework that often feels uninspired compared to the first film's grounded martial arts. Cast: Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002)
Reviews for generally characterize it as an eccentric, over-the-top "guilty pleasure" that falls significantly short of the 1996 original starring Jet Li . Directed by Tsui Hark and choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping , the film is often described as a "live-action cartoon" or a "fever dream" that swaps the gritty action of its predecessor for campy sci-fi and questionable CGI. Key Review Highlights “The Mortal Kombat Annihilation to the original Black Mask
Making his debut, On is generally seen as a decent physical replacement for Jet Li but is hampered by a lack of character depth and a script that treats him as a "total rock". Directed by Tsui Hark and choreographed by Yuen
On Rotten Tomatoes , it is viewed as a major stumble for Tsui Hark. IMDb user reviews range from calling it a "steaming pile of dung" to a "fun, campy film" worth a rental just to witness its absurdity. Critical Perspectives