A Better Tomorrow IIis the perfect example of acash-in sequel.

The prequel idea was later reconceived as Woos 1990crime dramaBullet in the Head.

The ’80s crime thriller remains influential to this day.

1 This Epic But Flawed John Woo Sequel’s Bloody Finale Inspired Quentin Tarantino (A Better Tomorrow II)

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As usual, Yun-fat remains the standout star of the film.

It sets up Ken to be no different from a short-tempered badass like his brother.

This is the result of turning its morally complicated characters specifically Ho and Kit into generic action heroes.

Chow Yun-fat firing two guns in A Better Tomorrow II.

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Without much conflict as they had in the original,they are simply there for fan service.

What made the sequel legendary, however, wasWoo’s bullet ballet stamp on the action.

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A Better Tomorrow II

John Woo