Fistful-of-vengeance as a sequel of Wu Assassins
Fistful-of-vengeance as a sequel of Wu Assassins
Sequel of Wu Assassins:
The sequel to Wu Assassins combines superb martial arts action with a mediocre plot and dialogue. The purpose of a film does not have to be the greatest story ever told. Fistful of Vengeance may not be remembered in a year, but it delivers enjoyable martial arts action. Fistful of Vengeance was directed by Dutch filmmaker Roel Reiné, whose work is typically sequels to lost films. The film is a sequel to the 2019 Netflix series Wu Assassins, albeit only the cast remained.
Summarises the Previous season:
For those who missed season one of Wu Assassins, the film conveniently summarizes the ten-episode series in the first two or three dialogue lines. Kai, a cook who uncovers a hidden mystical destiny, is played by Iko Uwais. Kai’s opponents are a mix of organized crime lords and Chinese mythical figures.
John Wick’s Martial Arts Styles:
Lu Xin Lee, played by Mortal Kombat star Lewis Tan, joins Kai on his various escapades. Former Triad member Tommy, played by Walking Dead star Lawrence Kao, joins them. Jenny, Tommy’s sister, is a close friend of the group and the target of the series’ vengeance. Kai, Lu, and Tommy head to Bangkok, Thailand to continue their global quest to find Jenny’s killer.
Wise Axis:
The three martial arts heroes are fairly generic characters who frequently refer to their prior deeds to fill in the audience. Tommy and Lu both find love in a local girl and an Interpol agent. They don’t get much opportunity to develop their own identities or drives, and nearly no one else does either. The acting isn’t bad, everyone does their part nicely. Iko Uwais is as effective as ever. Lewis Tan is confident without being obnoxious. Lewis Tan is a sleazy party animal. William Pan, the villain, is played by Jason Tobin from HBO’s Warrior, but most of his dialogue is expository.
Overview:
The cast is good, but the dialogue is generally perfunctory. It’s split between oddly casual discussions, lore, and needless swearing. Tan and Kao tell Uwais three or four times that they are useless. The writing is weak overall. No jokes land, characters say nothing half the time, and occasionally make outlandish pop culture references. Even though the film repeatedly tells us that the character’s decisions will shape history, the stakes are surprisingly minimal. The text says a struggle between gods, yet the visuals show a gangland feud or a street-level superhero. A personal tale would make it much better.
The action is good overall. It’s not The Raid: Redemption or John Wick, but it’s not trying to be either. Fistful of Vengeance aims for a lighter tone, in between Uwais’ past brutal violence and a Jackie Chan film. It’s a worthy addition to the martial arts film canon, but it won’t be a new favorite. Most action sequences are grounded and frantic. Soon after that, the visuals must switch between a one-on-one on a rooftop and an action-packed automobile pursuit in the building’s parking garage. Unstable visual effects that speed up the actors damage later scenes. The battle scenes are varied and entertaining, which is why a film like Fistful of Vengeance exists. Even if Uwais’ best work is elsewhere.
Fistful-of-vengeance-film:
No one can deny that Fistful of Vengeance is a good martial arts film. As America prepares to destroy The Raid, this is a fine presentation for Iko Uwais, who is still a martial arts movie legend. Fans of Wu Assassins will find this film up to par with the show. Fistful of Vengeance is a great action picture to kill 90 minutes and show off some great fight choreography. Just don’t expect an insightful tale, interesting characters, full comprehension of what’s going on, or long-term memory.