Rating: 
Summary: A cross between The island of Dr Moreau and Blood Roar
Review: Before I start I have to say that it looks like they put a lot more money into this movie. Cheesy as it was it actually was shot very well. So if they're going to put this much money into something this bad why can't they make a 3rd live action movie of the Guyver. I mean the first one was stupid but the second one is why I think it's cool enough to deserve another sequel.
Ok that being said, first of all I love Jet Li, so when I saw the first Black Mask, I hated it because the dubbing was horrible and they over did it with the rap. It may have good rhythm but it just doesnt mix very well in a fight scene. I see a martial arts film I expect the music to get the adrenaline pumping.
The good thing about this film, it doesn't look dated. Unlike the first black mask which was made in 1999 this one doesn't look like it was made in the 80's. The music wasn't annoying and instead of using horrible dubbing they actually got actors to speak english very well. The first 10 minutes or so in this film are the best, after they enter the city thats when it's no longer a Black Mask movie. It's more like the game Bloody Roar. I mean it's like they completely abandoned the first 10 minutes of the movie and just started it all over with the wrestlers. If they had stick with that it might've done ok without Jet Li.
I gave it 2 stars because of the fight scenes and the way the movie looked. Sorry but I've seen plenty of HK movies and they all look very dated. What really [is bad] is that it seems they put a lot of money into this and went through a lot of trouble with the fight scenes and effects and only came out with this garbage.
Two Stars, in my opinion rent it only don't buy it. The DVD doesn't even have any special features except three trailers. And as for the actress who freezes up whenever a guy touches her, I think most guys when they saw this movie said to themselves That's not what I would've done if I was with her.
Rating: 
Summary: This sequel just cannot hold a candle to the original.
Review: Black Mask 2 has to be the worst ever sequel to a fine Hong Kong action film. The original Black Mask had spectacular fight choreography plus the talent of one Jet Li. This sequel however, is cheesy from the get go. It's no wonder that Li refused to be in this misfire of a movie. Not only is the acting terrible, but we are bombarded with really bad CGI, and a plotline that makes absolutely no sense at all. About the only good things I can recommend about this film are the creature makeup and the fact that Tyler Mane is probably using this movie as acting practice to reprise Sabertooth with many more speaking lines in either an X-Men sequel or a Wolverine spinoff movie. In short, see the original with Jet Li instead of this pile of dreck.
Rating:
Summary: Awful: Stick to the Original (though Cast is Interesting)
Review: Famous Hong Kong director Tsui Hark brings back cult action film "Black Mask" (the original featured cool Jet Li) which he once produced. But this remake minus Li is simply awful. Sorry to say this, but IT STINKS. Consdiering that fact that Tsui Hark once helmed exciting "Once Upin a Time in China" series, it is sad to see this downfall. What happened to him? Is that because he made "Knock Off"? Or "Double Team"? Anyway, if you have to see "BM2" keep this in mind. Story is low on credibility, but that doesn't matter. If you hear the hero of the film in mask is an ex-super soldier, and a bunch of bad guys (including pro-wrestlers genetically turned into monsters!!) are aiming at his life for whatever reasons I don't know, it's OK. Just give me good actions, and I'll be happy. And the film's stunt coordinator is Yuen Wo Ping, which means something to action flick fans. Sadly, the actions here are far below the level we can expect from his name. Actions are fewer than they should be, and they are just standard ones, nothing special (by his standard, of course). After watching Jackie or Jet or even Keanu, it is a huge disappointment. The only interesting factor I can find is its casting; the "mask" is a newcomer Andy On, whose action and acting is just passable. Of more interest is the participations of Jon Polito (as wrestlers' manager), who is regular of Coen Brothers. The wrestlers are played by Tyler Mane (in "X-Men" as Siber Tooth); Rob Van Dam who is really a wrestler; Andrew Bryniarski (seen as "Leather Face" in new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre") and Tracy Elizabeth Lords as 'Cameleon.' Tracy Lords? Yes, that's her. Surprisingly Ms. Lords is good, but actually, her character undergoes very cheezy CGI-processed metamorphosis, so don't expect much. This silly, cheap CGIs are so awful, killing any potentials of the film. You know it is a problem when the images you can see on PS2 look better and convincing than the one you're looking on your DVD. Curiously the film looks as if washed-out; all colors seem faded and things look blurred. I watched it in theater in Japan, but I think things are not different elsewhere. This sort of flim condition is often seen in Bollywood films, and if you prefer clean, clear-cut colors, you may not like the images of this film. But of course, if only there's some redeeming quality in it, I would ignore thiese techinacal matters. "Black Mask 2" is really awful in whatever way you judge it. Just take my advice, or at least, you can stick to the original. It is far better.
Rating:
Summary: Awful: Stick to the Original (though Cast is Interesting)
Review: Famous Hong Kong director Tsui Hark brings back cult action film "Black Mask" (the original featured cool Jet Li) which he once produced. But this remake minus Li is simply awful. Sorry to say this, but IT STINKS. Consdiering that fact that Tsui Hark once helmed exciting "Once Upin a Time in China" series, it is sad to see this downfall. What happened to him? Is that because he made "Knock Off"? Or "Double Team"? Anyway, if you have to see "BM2" keep this in mind. Story is low on credibility, but that doesn't matter. If you hear the hero of the film in mask is an ex-super soldier, and a bunch of bad guys (including pro-wrestlers genetically turned into monsters!!) are aiming at his life for whatever reasons I don't know, it's OK. Just give me good actions, and I'll be happy. And the film's stunt coordinator is Yuen Wo Ping, which means something to action flick fans. Sadly, the actions here are far below the level we can expect from his name. Actions are fewer than they should be, and they are just standard ones, nothing special (by his standard, of course). After watching Jackie or Jet or even Keanu, it is a huge disappointment. The only interesting factor I can find is its casting; the "mask" is a newcomer Andy On, whose action and acting is just passable. Of more interest is the participations of Jon Polito (as wrestlers' manager), who is regular of Coen Brothers. The wrestlers are played by Tyler Mane (in "X-Men" as Siber Tooth); Rob Van Dam who is really a wrestler; Andrew Bryniarski (seen as "Leather Face" in new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre") and Tracy Elizabeth Lords as 'Cameleon.' Tracy Lords? Yes, that's her. Surprisingly Ms. Lords is good, but actually, her character undergoes very cheezy CGI-processed metamorphosis, so don't expect much. This silly, cheap CGIs are so awful, killing any potentials of the film. You know it is a problem when the images you can see on PS2 look better and convincing than the one you're looking on your DVD. Curiously the film looks as if washed-out; all colors seem faded and things look blurred. I watched it in theater in Japan, but I think things are not different elsewhere. This sort of flim condition is often seen in Bollywood films, and if you prefer clean, clear-cut colors, you may not like the images of this film. But of course, if only there's some redeeming quality in it, I would ignore thiese techinacal matters. "Black Mask 2" is really awful in whatever way you judge it. Just take my advice, or at least, you can stick to the original. It is far better.
Rating:
Summary: Awful: Stick to the Original (though Cast is Interesting)
Review: Famous Hong Kong director Tsui Hark brings back cult action film "Black Mask" (the original featured cool Jet Li) which he once produced. But this remake minus Li is simply awful. Sorry to say this, but IT STINKS. Consdiering that fact that Tsui Hark once helmed exciting "Once Upin a Time in China" series, it is sad to see this downfall. What happened to him? Is that because he made "Knock Off"? Or "Double Team"? Anyway, if you have to see "BM2" keep this in mind. Story is low on credibility, but that doesn't matter. If you hear the hero of the film in mask is an ex-super soldier, and a bunch of bad guys (including pro-wrestlers genetically turned into monsters!!) are aiming at his life for whatever reasons I don't know, it's OK. Just give me good actions, and I'll be happy. And the film's stunt coordinator is Yuen Wo Ping, which means something to action flick fans. Sadly, the actions here are far below the level we can expect from his name. Actions are fewer than they should be, and they are just standard ones, nothing special (by his standard, of course). After watching Jackie or Jet or even Keanu, it is a huge disappointment. The only interesting factor I can find is its casting; the "mask" is a newcomer Andy On, whose action and acting is just passable. Of more interest is the participations of Jon Polito (as wrestlers' manager), who is regular of Coen Brothers. The wrestlers are played by Tyler Mane (in "X-Men" as Siber Tooth); Rob Van Dam who is really a wrestler; Andrew Bryniarski (seen as "Leather Face" in new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre") and Tracy Elizabeth Lords as 'Cameleon.' Tracy Lords? Yes, that's her. Surprisingly Ms. Lords is good, but actually, her character undergoes very cheezy CGI-processed metamorphosis, so don't expect much. This silly, cheap CGIs are so awful, killing any potentials of the film. You know it is a problem when the images you can see on PS2 look better and convincing than the one you're looking on your DVD. Curiously the film looks as if washed-out; all colors seem faded and things look blurred. I watched it in theater in Japan, but I think things are not different elsewhere. This sort of flim condition is often seen in Bollywood films, and if you prefer clean, clear-cut colors, you may not like the images of this film. But of course, if only there's some redeeming quality in it, I would ignore thiese techinacal matters. "Black Mask 2" is really awful in whatever way you judge it. Just take my advice, or at least, you can stick to the original. It is far better.
Rating:
Summary: Black Mask Review
Review: hahahahahahahahhahahahahahah this is the most funniest movie i have ever seen it was soooo hillarious i couldnt stop laughing a fell off my bed the story line was just sooooo funny the music DID NOT!!!! i repeat DID NOT!!! have anything to do with the scene the guy went crazy and the music went lalalalalala lol hahahahhahaha then wuts with that guys glasses??? oh yeah can someone explain to me why theres a kid in the movie that takes on this blue thing-y lol wuts with that lol sorry i dont think it should be sci fi i think it should be COMEDY because it was soooooo hiillarious
Rating: 
Summary: A great terrible film to watch.
Review: I suppose what made this movie such a let down was the fact that Jet Li made no return and there was nearly no return from any other character in the original cast. This movie is a cheesy knock-off of X-Men and while the director overly uses his computer generated effects in an attempt to accentuate the picture and make the movie a bigger hit, it only makes the movie worse. The martial arts scenes are so lame that I was surprised to see no use of onomatopoeia following every punch and kick. The characters are laughable and cannot be taken very seriously. For those hoping to see a great movie involving Jet Li, don't be fooled. He does not appear in this movie at all, and to buy this movie would simply be a wasted effort.
Rating:
Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I suppose what made this movie such a let down was the fact that Jet Li made no return and there was nearly no return from any other character in the original cast. This movie is a cheesy knock-off of X-Men and while the director overly uses his computer generated effects in an attempt to accentuate the picture and make the movie a bigger hit, it only makes the movie worse. The martial arts scenes are so lame that I was surprised to see no use of onomatopoeia following every punch and kick. The characters are laughable and cannot be taken very seriously. For those hoping to see a great movie involving Jet Li, don't be fooled. He does not appear in this movie at all, and to buy this movie would simply be a wasted effort.
Rating: 
Summary: Black Mask -- Not Black Biker-Leather!
Review: I thought there was nothing wrong with Black Mask 2 whatsoever! The action was beautiful, the costumes were "on-point", and style was like how a "super-hero comic-book"-style movie is supposed to look like and be like ...with the regular people as inferior back-drops and minimal, but necessary cop-show droppings. The producers, creators, and directors of this movie should do all the superhero comic-book movies this way. The costumes --like the character(s) powers-- should be unique to each of their personalities, and not look like something that is seen every day. We should be in AWE! I'm ordering this DVD for myself and, as a teaching tool. Highly Recommended!!!
Rating:
Summary: Black Mask -- Not Black Biker-Leather!
Review: I thought there was nothing wrong with Black Mask 2 whatsoever! The action was beautiful, the costumes were "on-point", and style was like how a "super-hero comic-book"-style movie is supposed to look like and be like ...with the regular people as inferior back-drops and minimal, but necessary cop-show droppings. The producers, creators, and directors of this movie should do all the superhero comic-book movies this way. The costumes --like the character(s) powers-- should be unique to each of their personalities, and not look like something that is seen every day. We should be in AWE! I'm ordering this DVD for myself and, as a teaching tool. Highly Recommended!!!
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