Black Mask 2: City Of Masks (2002) May 2026

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

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 Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002)

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". Reviews for generally characterize it as an eccentric,