The second part of The Four trilogy takes place shortly after the events of the first film, but unlike The Four, which focused on introducing the audience to the characters and their supernatural abilities, The Four 2 introduces us to a mysterious new super -a villain plotting revenge on Master Zhuge (Anthony Wong).
Since the key characters no longer needed introduction, the pace of the narrative of the second part is much higher, and there are no overly drawn-out moments.
For variety, there are fight scenes scattered throughout the film. Unfortunately, there's not much to say about the combat. The special effects are not very well done, and some scenes, such as the transformation of Deng Chao's character into a beast, are more likely to cause a smile than a gasp of amazement.
Another problem is that viewers are literally forced to watch the first part to fully understand what is happening in The Four 2. The storyline of The Four was difficult to follow due to the numerous branches of the plot, and The Four 2 contains many references to the events of the first part, which makes the already confusing plot even more difficult to understand.
While there are short flashbacks designed to help those who watched the first episode recall some plot points, those who haven't seen the original may get a little lost as there is too little clarifying context in these passages.
The acting, for the most part mediocre, also does not make the film beautiful. As well as an unexpected ending. However, it is possible that this was done in order to prepare viewers for the final film in the trilogy.
However, fans of the wuxia genre who took the time to watch the first part and delve into its intricate plot may well find The Four 2 interesting.
Rating: 2,5 / 5
Author: Han Wei Chou
Source: channelnewsasia.com
Translation: EvilDollaR
What a wonderful thing.
For the second year now I’ve been trying to find the soundtrack from the first part of The Four (the final song) and I can’t find it anywhere - can anyone help???
Which one do the actors sing? This is Dream Never Dies, arranged by Henry Lye. I will email it to those who want it.