“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)
The story follows a new Black Mask ( Andy On ) fighting genetically modified pro-wrestlers who can transform into animal hybrids, such as a lizard, werewolf, or even a squid. Critics often point to the nonsensical narrative and "blisteringly bad" script. “The Mortal Kombat Annihilation to the original Black Mask
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 Critics often point to the nonsensical narrative and
“A fever dream that uses only the name and look of the titular character to tell a story about wrestlers turning into monsters that include a lizard dude, a werewolf and an alien of some kind.” Letterboxd · 3 years ago
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".