aka: Fist of Fury: The Legend of Chen Zhen
Chen Zhen was originally played by Bruce Lee and then by Jet Li; if anyone is qualified enough to follow those two, then it's surely Donnie Yen.
The film picks up seven years after the events of Fist of Legend (1994). Chen is living in post-war Shanghai, which remains under Japanese control. He longs to see a China free from oppression, but he's forced to keep a low profile lest he draw attention to the underground resistance.
The story could've been better, it really stretches the credibility of the Chen Zhen character, but the martial arts scenes are as violent as ever and the film is visually impressive.
3½ Kato masks out of 5
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