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The Twins Effect II

Original title: Chin gei bin II: Faa dou dai zin
  • 2004
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
2.8K
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The Twins Effect II (2004)
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In the mythical land of Huadu, Charcoal Head, a humble boy born to rule an empire must undertake his journey to claim his throne. It is an epic action adventure combining romance, fantasy, c... Read allIn the mythical land of Huadu, Charcoal Head, a humble boy born to rule an empire must undertake his journey to claim his throne. It is an epic action adventure combining romance, fantasy, comedy and cutting edge Hong Kong style martial artistry.In the mythical land of Huadu, Charcoal Head, a humble boy born to rule an empire must undertake his journey to claim his throne. It is an epic action adventure combining romance, fantasy, comedy and cutting edge Hong Kong style martial artistry.

  • Directors
    • Patrick Leung
    • Corey Yuen
  • Writers
    • Kin Chung Chan
    • Suet Lam
    • Roy Szeto
  • Stars
    • Charlene Choi
    • Gillian Chung
    • Ying Qu
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2.8K
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    • Directors
      • Patrick Leung
      • Corey Yuen
    • Writers
      • Kin Chung Chan
      • Suet Lam
      • Roy Szeto
    • Stars
      • Charlene Choi
      • Gillian Chung
      • Ying Qu
    • 18User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Charlene Choi
    Charlene Choi
    • 13th Master
    Gillian Chung
    Gillian Chung
    • Blue Bird
    Ying Qu
    Ying Qu
    • Empress Ya Ge
    Jaycee Cho-Ming Chan
    Jaycee Cho-Ming Chan
    • Charcoal Head
    • (as Jaycee Chan)
    Chen Bolin
    Chen Bolin
    • Blockhead
    • (as Wilson Chen)
    Tony Ka Fai Leung
    Tony Ka Fai Leung
    • Master Blackwood
    Edison Chen
    Edison Chen
    • Peachy
    Yueyun Liang
    Yueyun Liang
    • Slave buyer
    Donnie Yen
    Donnie Yen
    • General Lone
    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Lord of Armour Wei Cheng
    Mou Kit
    • Slave
    Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan
    • Red Vulture
    Daniel Wu
    Daniel Wu
    • High Priest Wei Liao
    Sam Yu-Sum Chan
    • Slave
    Xie Jing-Jing
    • Marshall Edo Bowman
    Steven Cheung
    • Slave
    Kenny Kwan
    Kenny Kwan
    • Slave
    Siu-Wai Kam
    • Slave
    • Directors
      • Patrick Leung
      • Corey Yuen
    • Writers
      • Kin Chung Chan
      • Suet Lam
      • Roy Szeto
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    6gavin6942

    Great Fun But Disappointing Due to Special Effects

    In the mythical land of Huadu, Charcoal Head, a humble boy born to rule an empire must undertake his journey to claim his throne. It is an epic action adventure combining romance, fantasy, comedy and cutting edge Hong Kong style martial artistry.

    While this film had some good humor, a decent plot and some very odd twists and turns (and a running gag about mustaches)... it just fell short for me for one big reason: the special effects. The effects are very well done, much better than the flotsam SyFy pumps out, but it still takes away from the idea of a martial arts movie.

    Case in point: Donnie Yen is an amazing martial arts master (as seen in the "Ip Man" films, among others) and in one scene he fights Jackie Chan. Why did this need special effects? Instead of having glorious natural movements, you have to add in cheesy computer graphics and aspects that clearly were not there? Chan and Yen do not require this -- they are (or at least should be) a selling point all their own.

    That aside, it was pretty decent. I am unclear about the character "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon"... this film seems to borrow from the film of that name (what with the silly flying). But is this an homage? A cheap ripoff? Why use that name within a film that clearly is not connected to the classic, or even on the same level?

    Oh well. Still a good movie. Not the best martial arts film, and certainly not the best from Well Go, but worth seeing. It is too bad that American audiences had to wait eight years for this to finally be released... we need more Donnie Yen and Bingbing Fan.
    goodmen

    Worse than the first one!

    The CGI effect and the costume and production value is certainly better than the first one thanks to the success of Vampire Effects. Though what this movie lack is some good male acting (except Daniel Wu) and the whole idea of the battle of sexes was lame. In the first movie i thought Jackie Chan cameo was hilarious in this one he was cool. The fight scene between him and Donnie Yen was awesome, i don't recall them fighting before. But wish they did. Experience actors like Ekin Cheng and Edisen Chen for sure did a whole better job than newcomer JC Chan and Wilson Chen. Those people lack emotion and very one dimensional at this point.

    This movie was boring thank largely to the twins acting and their cuteness. It was entertaining but the fight scene weren't has good has the first one (too much CGI). I have to say the first one edge out the second one in term of plot and more better actors. BTW Tony Leung Ka Fai (who particularly in half of the movies this years) did a terrific job in this movie, he's sooo funny. He need more of those roles like back in the 90s.
    4highflying_falcon

    The Twins are at it again....

    Like in many of their previous movies twins again failed at their latest attempt to portray themselves as serious actors.

    Like many of their past movies only true twins fans can really enjoy this movie that lacks a decent plot line. Jaycee Chan (son of Jackie Chan) makes his first and only appearance to date in a film and after seeing his poor performance I recommend that he stick with music.

    The only bright part to this poorly made movie is the small appearance of Jackie Chan to add some flavour to this movie.

    To all the twins fans out their you would probably enjoy this but to all the other serious movie goers I would not really recommend it.
    4tcampbell76

    Strange Franchise for the HK Twins

    This film reminded me of Halloween 3. Remember? The third film that had nothing to do with the continuing storyline of Michael Myers. Thats pretty much what this film does... takes the same title from an entertaining first film and slaps it onto a film with a completely different story.

    Apparently, the Twins Effect films are not supposed to have any continuity because it's just a franchise vehicle to market these popular HK twin celebrities. Which is sad, because the first film was entertaining. This film is just strange and more so comedic. In laymens terms, women have taken over the world and an evil woman sorcerer wants to change all the remaining men in the world into women as well. I honestly found myself fast forwarding a lot in this film because I kept getting so disinterested with the plot. Which upsets me because I love HK films and rarely do that. I even bought this film based on the fact I loved the first one... but I'm sadly selling it off. It's not that much of a keeper. This film has only one good scene, the cameo fight scene with Jackie Chan. Which you can find that entire fight online somewhere without having to watch this film.
    6redrum_driew

    Not the Best, but still a fun one.

    Another movie containing the world's most adorable twins -- as far as I'm concerned anyway...

    Although I had expected better after seeing The Vampire Effect, The Huadu Chronicles is a fun romp, in the classic styles of old HK movies. The jokes are crude but funny.

    As for fight scenes, the first action scene is horribly done. Charlene and Gillian don't put on a very good show, and it doesn't really have anything to do with the plot. The story starts to take shape however about 20 or 30 minutes in, and Charcoal Head and Block Head, are lovable characters.

    Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan's fight scene doesn't work at all however. I don't know why they are even in the movie. It's drawn out, filled with either bad wire-work or bad cg effects making the characters do unrealistic flying. I don't dislike flying in other movies, but this was just done badly. It also doesn't contribute to the humor of the movie or the storyline at all.

    Overall, see it when you've got a few hours to spare for some mindless fun. For the movie, I'd only give it a 6 out of 10.

    As for Gillian Chung on the other hand, 10 out of 10 easy.

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    • Trivia
      This movie marks the acting debut of Jaycee Cho-Ming Chan, Jackie Chan's son.
    • Connections
      Follows The Twins Effect (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Invincible
      Performed by TWINS

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2004 (Hong Kong)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • China
    • Official site
      • Twins effect 2 (Hong Kong)
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Blade of Kings
    • Filming locations
      • Yunnan, China
    • Production companies
      • Emperor Classic Films
      • Shenzhen Film Studio
      • Union Praise
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      • $2,481,929
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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