The Legend of Drunken Master (Jui kuen II) (Drunken Fist II) (1994)

83% of critics liked it
(77 reviews)
83% of users liked it
(49,815 ratings)

Jackie Chan returns in one of his greatest roles in this action-comedy sequel to his 1978 Hong Kong blockbuster Drunken Master. Wong Fei Hong (Chan) is a young master of the martial art of "drunken boxing," in which fighters use alcohol to blind themselves to pain and release the angry brawler… More Jackie Chan returns in one of his greatest roles in this action-comedy sequel to his 1978 Hong Kong blockbuster Drunken Master. Wong Fei Hong (Chan) is a young master of the martial art of "drunken boxing," in which fighters use alcohol to blind themselves to pain and release the angry brawler within; with the right amount of drinks under his belt, Hong can become a furious one-man army. Hong accompanies his father (Ti Lung) on a voyage to China, where they purchase a precious supply of ginseng. When Hong discovers thugs stealing from their luggage, he leaps into action to get their belongings back. Instead, he winds up with a box of valuable Chinese artifacts, which criminals are hoping to smuggle to England at a tremendous profit. Hong sets out to fight the gangsters and give the artifacts back to their rightful owners, but while his stepmother (Anita Mui) encourages him to use his drunken boxing skills, his father feels his boozy antics bring shame to the family. Jackie Chan brought some of his most elaborate stunt work to Drunken Master 2, including a remarkable fight on a bed of hot coals; Chan also directed part of the film, after Lau Kar Leung was fired after a number of disagreements with his star. Six years after it became a box office hit in Asia, Drunken Master 2 earned a theatrical release in the United States; the film was re-titled Legend Of The Drunken Master (in part because the original Drunken Master never had a proper theatrical release in America), re-edited, and dubbed into English, with a new score by Michael Wandmacher. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Chia-Liang Liu, Jackie Chan
Written By: Edward Tang, Tong Man-Ming, Yun Kai-Chi
Genres: Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 3, 1994 Wide
On DVD: Mar 20, 2001
Studio: Dimension Films

Critic Reviews

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
A fleet, enjoyable Jackie Chan romp.
Jessica Winter, Village Voice
Chan has always seemed like a silent-screen virtuoso self-catapulted into modern times.
Joe Leydon, Variety
The extended fight scenes [have been] justly hailed by aficionados as classics of the genre.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
A spectacularly silly comic epic in which almost every known camera trick, stunt and fight choreography known to the genre is squished into one story.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The final 20-minute fight sequence ... sets some kind of benchmark: It may not be possible to film a better fight scene.
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jackie Chan in top form.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
One of Jackie Chan's best, but not for everyone.
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
Just enough story to be interesting and with lots of personality to stand out.
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
A film with just enough story to be interesting and with lots of personality to stand out.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
A fun movie, one which deserved an MPEG-4 transfer and original Cantonese Lossless soundtrack. Too bad we don't get either.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Anita Mui all but pulls a heist herself in every scene she's in, but make no mistake. This is Chan's movie, and he holds his own, whether it's using his comedic talents to feign drunkenness or strike a goofy face, or showing off those impressive martial a
Bill Gibron, PopMatters
While you might not always appreciate the historical aspects of the story, you will definitely find Chan's physical acumen amazing.
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
There is just one extra on the disc: an interview with the movie's star, Jackie Chan.
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
[Chan's] drunken boxing in this movie is the stuff of poetry.
Joe Lozito, Big Picture Big Sound
If you have never seen a Jackie Chan movie, this one will show you what all the fuss is about.
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion
Generally amusing and sometimes positively exhilarating.
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Um dos melhores filmes da carreira de Chan e a comprovação definitiva de que ele é o resultado de uma combinação improvável (e maravilhosa) de Buster Keaton, Gene Kelly e Bruce Lee.
Michael Dequina, Film Threat
At long last, the American masses will get a glimpse of what Jackie Chan can really do.
Jeanne Aufmuth, Palo Alto Weekly
I'm extremely unhappy when one of my HK favorites is re-released, re-titled and re-packaged as an English-dubbed Jackie Chan vehicle for American audiences to ostensibly enjoy.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
Among the most breathtakingly wonderful acts of physical endurance and grace that I have ever seen.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Martin S

It wasn't so good....I fell asleep at the end so I don't know how it ends.....but something tells me it's a happy ending
danny d

the first time i saw this film i liked it, the second time ive fallen in love with it. this film is about so much more than the kung fu, which was great, but the stunts in this film are incredibly impressive. the things chan is able to pull off are mind blowing, and the fact that… More
the first time i saw this film i liked it, the second time ive fallen in love with it. this film is about so much more than the kung fu, which was great, but the stunts in this film are incredibly impressive. the things chan is able to pull off are mind blowing, and the fact that everything needed to be timed so perfectly with so many other performers shows the artistic and difficult nature of the action. one of the most prolifically planned martial arts films ever.
Cassandra M

I'm a massive Jackie Chan fan. I have most of his films, and this has to be one of my absolute favourites. The film is choc-full of memorable fights, and incredible stunts, some of which may cause you to yell out at the screen in mental anguish. The most incredible stunt has to… More
I'm a massive Jackie Chan fan. I have most of his films, and this has to be one of my absolute favourites. The film is choc-full of memorable fights, and incredible stunts, some of which may cause you to yell out at the screen in mental anguish. The most incredible stunt has to be when Jackie is pushed onto white hot coals, and has to crawl backwards across the pit (apparently, he did this twice - ever the perfectionist). The storyline is never the reason anyone would be gripped by a Chan film, but in this case, it's basic, yet more than acceptable. The drunken boxing style is given a good go in this film, with Jackie demonstrating the style to magnificent effect. Watching this film, you certainly get a feel for Jackie's creativity and incredible ability to pull off some of the moves that simply no one else can perform. The sheer brilliance of some of his work in this film suggests that Chan never faltered from his quest for absolute perfection. Overall, if you're a fan of Chan, then you'll probably adore this film. If you're a casual Chan fan (ie Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon) then this film will surely lighten up your knowledge of just how amazing this martial artist is.
Tsubaki S

One of the best, if not the best, martial arts film ever made. Jackie Chan's skills, both at physicall comedy and of course at martial arts, are displayed here in full glory. Some of the best fights ever recorded on film, the teahouse brawl and the final duel are stuff to make… More
One of the best, if not the best, martial arts film ever made. Jackie Chan's skills, both at physicall comedy and of course at martial arts, are displayed here in full glory. Some of the best fights ever recorded on film, the teahouse brawl and the final duel are stuff to make legends from. Ken Lo kicks a lot of ass too as the villian, wish he would had better roles (these days he usually appears as a mere extra in Jackie's films) and Anita Mui is very fun to watch. Lau Kar Leung direction is good, but credits for Jackie in that final segment, which he directed. Seems LKL didn't want it to be like that, and i seriously can't see the reason. Go watch this if you haven't done yet, Jackie might had reach his peak with this ,but damn, what a way to reach it.
EightThirty .

Action, Comedy, Drama...Perfect!
Mike S

Jackie Chan's best and funniest movie :-)
Khris N

Not as good as orignial - but real improved action!! the fight scenes r impressive!! especially when Jackie falls on the Hot COALS and drinks industrial OIL!!!
Steve K

Slow in places, but the end fight scene is worth it.
Dean M

Rapid action and funny on Chan's drunk acting than the original.
Hassan V

Laugh and Gasp at the incredible physicality of Jackie Chan, whether he is scoffing a bottle of wine or rolling through fire. The final fight scene in this film is one of his best....
Joseph E

This is most likely his best work, and how it said that he did the fight choerograpohing himself, I think he should do that more often!
Curt C

This is the other one where Jackie Chan becomes invincible when he's drunk.
Ivan D

Simply put, Jackie Chan at his most relentless best, using every tricks from his disposal and utilizing almost all the prop techniques that he had shown in his documentary film "My Stunts" into great effect. Yes, it's Mr. Chan's finest moment, in terms of fight… More
Simply put, Jackie Chan at his most relentless best, using every tricks from his disposal and utilizing almost all the prop techniques that he had shown in his documentary film "My Stunts" into great effect. Yes, it's Mr. Chan's finest moment, in terms of fight sequences. But when we talk about the plot itself and the seemingly weird over-the-top response of the characters in certain situations(really, doing all of it for the sake of some pesky artifacts? Sending hordes of axe-wielding militia to attack an old man and an incompetent martial artist?), "The Legend of Drunken Master"(or "Drunken Master II" for those very concerned with continuity) still have some issues. Jackie Chan, known for combining flawlessly choreographed fight scenes with slapstick comedy, has not faltered in a single scene, and at times, even convincingly shifting from overtly animated laugh riots into sudden dramatic pathos. Some may call this 'transitionally implausible" to execute. But for Jackie Chan(he's playing Wong Fei-hong in this film again, by the way), who's got lots more to cover than cheaply-conceived emotions(such as a stint on literally playing with the wonders of fire), nothing is complex when great 'timing' is involved. This is martial arts cinema at its peak. No wires, no majestic philosophical notions about heaven and earth. Just the Buster Keaton-inspired Jackie Chan with lots of guts, a talent to showcase, and inserting the excitement and almost spell-bound sensation that I have felt while watching the climactic showdown in an extremely combustible steel factory, some breath to take.
Anthony V

One of his best movies.
Christopher B

Jackie's 2nd best and one of the best martial arts films of all time.

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Cast

Jackie Chan
as Wong Fei-hong
Lung Ti
as Wong Kei-ying
Anita Mui
as Madam Wong

Felix Wong
as Master Tsan
Lau Kar-Leung
as Master Fu Min-chi
Liu Chia-Liang
as Master Fu Min-chi

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