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Andy Webster, New York Times: "Tai Chi Hero" merely fills the eye, offering little that stays with you. Read more
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: There's less of the hyperventilated genre-pinging (video games, manga, comic books) from the first film. But there's still a nagging, cartoonish emptiness ... Read more
Adam Nayman, Globe and Mail: While Fung's attempts to err on the side of seriousness in this one after the stylized video-game high jinks of its predecessor are clearly purposeful, they don't necessarily make for a more pleasurable viewing experience. Read more
Bruce Demara, Toronto Star: Purist fans of martial arts cinema probably won't embrace this film any more than its predecessor. Read more
Simon Abrams, Village Voice: This sequel is sluggish and rote where its predecessor was aggressively perky and desperate to please. Read more