Once Upon a Time in China II
- Jet Li: Huang Feihong
- Rosamund Kwan: Shao Yun
- David Chiang: Luke
- Shi- Kwan Yen Chung
Last Hero - Once Upon a Time in China II is an action movie from the year 1992, the Director took over as the previous Once Upon a Time in China, Tsui Hark. .
Action
Jet Li is in this film represents the Chinese doctor and master of the Chinese martial art Hung Gar Kuen Wong Fei Hung, who comes from the province of Fu - Shang. He makes along with his assistant and his cousin Fu Ji a trip to an international medical conference in Canton. At this meeting will be attended mainly Western doctors, and Dr. Wong as a guest speaker to explain the Chinese acupuncture.
At exactly this time shall be a political coup in Canton. The Sect of the White Lotus wants all Western influences Keep on Chinese culture by force. Cousin Ji, who likes to dress western- style, gets at a rally of the White Lotus and problems to be kidnapped, which Wong Fei Hung can successfully prevent what he swears the leader of the sect, Master Kung, revenge.
On the medical congress learns Wong Fei Hung Brother Sun Yat-sen know who has studied Western medicine. The two give the lecture together. Su brother also wants to bring about a political revolution, but by peaceful means. His goal is to make China a republic.
As the linguistic institution is under attack from the White Lotus, can save a group of children Wong Fei Hung, Fu Ji and cousin. This they want first place in the town hall, but the lieutenant of Chinese Guard says Dr. Wong that he can not guarantee the protection of children. Then the companions bring under these in the British Consulate. There they meet brother Luke, the head of the linguistic institute, who is a friend and co-conspirator of Brother Su. Thus, the lieutenant of the Chinese guard can capture the two, he paves the White Lotus the way so that they can devastate the British Consulate. Through a ruse, and with the help of Wong Fei Hung brother Luke can escape.
Subsequently, Wong Fei Hung make and brother Luke on the way to destroy the Temple of the White Lotus and the spiritual leader to kill Kung. Upon successful completion, they are on their way back to meet up with Fu and to get to the pier where they want to settle with the others on the boat to sound Ga Bay. Before, they still need to get the list of names with the followers of the peaceful revolution from its hiding place. There, they are attacked by Chinese Guards. Brother Luke is killed. The lieutenant and Wong Fei Hung imagine even the final battle.
Criticism
Encyclopedia of the International Films: A well- produced, staged a furious "martial arts " fable that comes up next to ( relatively few ) breathtaking action sequences with a politically remarkably balanced action that relates a clear stand on the current situation of China.
Awards
James Wong won the 1992 for the 'Best Song' the Taiwan Golden Horse Award. The film won the 1993 Hong Kong Film Award for the choreography of the fight scenes and was nominated in eight categories for the same price.
Note on the age ratings
The film was until recently only available in a G -18 version. 2005, the film was submitted to the PM again in its uncut version gave the film a release from 12 years. However, the DVD carries a G -16 release.