Using mostly different plot and cast from the first movie SPL: Kill Zone, the sequel keeps the tradition of brooding crime drama alive. With the addition of Tony Jaa and several other imposing actors, this marks one of the darkest oriental cinemas for years. There will be no shortage of gruesome and bloody scenes as the characters trade bone crushing blows with incredibly rapid pace.
Story is a bit tricky as it is presented with many perspectives. Simon Yam and Jacky Wu are investigating a crime kingpin who in dire need of heart transplant. Fate has it that the only match is his brother. As the effort to capture him turns sour, the polices are thrown into Thailand prison where Tony Jaa as a guard is inexplicably involved in the conspiracy.
The plot might be relying too much on coincidences. It rehearses the medical issues a couple of times and also the undercover agent plot line is somewhat predictable. However, the actors are convincingly daunting or determined n their roles. While it may be a bit of stretch, the story conveys the gritty predicaments of these characters so well, audiences would find them relatable.
The bread-and-butter of Asian mafia flick is the exquisitely savage action sequences. In this regards, SPL 2 stands amongst the top, one of the better choreography aside from The Raid. There are plenty of extraordinary scenes involving mass fight scenes while the camera changes level continuously or all-out brawl between the main cast.
These instances are nothing short of spectacular. Hits are conveyed with such vigor, the impact will be translated beyond the screen. It's meticulously done with breakneck speed, shattering walls and bones alike. Furthermore, some of these scenes are captured in viscerally dangerous manner which undoubtedly requires commitment from production crews and especially the actors themselves.
Physically and psychologically brutal, SPL 2 is the epitome of dark gangster thriller. One that will keep audiences glued to the screen with fight and pleads to the very end.
Story is a bit tricky as it is presented with many perspectives. Simon Yam and Jacky Wu are investigating a crime kingpin who in dire need of heart transplant. Fate has it that the only match is his brother. As the effort to capture him turns sour, the polices are thrown into Thailand prison where Tony Jaa as a guard is inexplicably involved in the conspiracy.
The plot might be relying too much on coincidences. It rehearses the medical issues a couple of times and also the undercover agent plot line is somewhat predictable. However, the actors are convincingly daunting or determined n their roles. While it may be a bit of stretch, the story conveys the gritty predicaments of these characters so well, audiences would find them relatable.
The bread-and-butter of Asian mafia flick is the exquisitely savage action sequences. In this regards, SPL 2 stands amongst the top, one of the better choreography aside from The Raid. There are plenty of extraordinary scenes involving mass fight scenes while the camera changes level continuously or all-out brawl between the main cast.
These instances are nothing short of spectacular. Hits are conveyed with such vigor, the impact will be translated beyond the screen. It's meticulously done with breakneck speed, shattering walls and bones alike. Furthermore, some of these scenes are captured in viscerally dangerous manner which undoubtedly requires commitment from production crews and especially the actors themselves.
Physically and psychologically brutal, SPL 2 is the epitome of dark gangster thriller. One that will keep audiences glued to the screen with fight and pleads to the very end.