Film starts with Bruiser Bom Bash narrating the story then we go to the music video style intro that showcases the plethora of characters, this worked extremely well in the previous installment and now it's even longer and you can see just how talented each of the cast members are. There is a generous recap of the previous events updating the viewer to the integral plot of the film. As usual the filming and editing looks top notch, the music is high tempo, witty and funny dialog, fast pace fight scenes, surprisingly solid story, and a host of interesting fighting game style characters. Enter the afro wearing Hopz, fighting style martial acrobatics. Hopz goes toe to toe with Peaches, showcasing some amazing moves with lots of character. Talk about a fun guy to watch. His technique looks stellar too.
There are some very serious dramatic scenes in this film even though it is a martial arts action comedy film. Bruiser and Peaches, Ryuken and Knuckles show some high tension backed with some really good music that will make you hold your breath, meaning everyone did a good job. And you feel for peaches in a Darth Vader meets Ophelia (Hamlet) sort of way.
Don't forget the mega talented siblings, Jimmy Broker and Billy Broker bringing in the Kung Fu styles in full throttle. I thought Billy Broker was absolutely amazing in Slug Street 2 and here we get to see him yet again out in a wide open space against other hyper talented practitioners.
It was interesting to see Ryuken's character suddenly develop in Slug Street 2 making him almost another lead along with Bruiser. His part of the story pretty much concludes in this one, not before a few fights including an eye catcher with the tall and enigmatic Bones who seems perfectly casted for his role. The Drunken Fist Kung Fu displayed by Bones is a nice contrast to the Karate style of Ryuken, and I have to say that the music in this fight scene is exceptional.
If all this wasn't enough, we get to see the glorious return of Punchy who was a jaw stopper in the first Slug Street. She was unfortunately absent in the sequel, but she is back with a fury wearing a sailor moon style outfit that anime and cosplay fans will have to love!
If you like fight scenes you won't be disappointed, because there are tons of fights, including the humorous Slugger Squad Omega versus the girl everyone seems to be talking about, Knuckles, who shows us some new tricks in her arsenal grappling moves!
The story is actually much more than you might expect from this genre because there is a segment that goes into some interesting anime style mythology done in story board format which was a very nice touch and change of pace. Right when you think it's over, we get to finally see The Revered One and The Demoness, and it ends with once again a great music score as the credit roles. I can't wait to see the next one!
There are some very serious dramatic scenes in this film even though it is a martial arts action comedy film. Bruiser and Peaches, Ryuken and Knuckles show some high tension backed with some really good music that will make you hold your breath, meaning everyone did a good job. And you feel for peaches in a Darth Vader meets Ophelia (Hamlet) sort of way.
Don't forget the mega talented siblings, Jimmy Broker and Billy Broker bringing in the Kung Fu styles in full throttle. I thought Billy Broker was absolutely amazing in Slug Street 2 and here we get to see him yet again out in a wide open space against other hyper talented practitioners.
It was interesting to see Ryuken's character suddenly develop in Slug Street 2 making him almost another lead along with Bruiser. His part of the story pretty much concludes in this one, not before a few fights including an eye catcher with the tall and enigmatic Bones who seems perfectly casted for his role. The Drunken Fist Kung Fu displayed by Bones is a nice contrast to the Karate style of Ryuken, and I have to say that the music in this fight scene is exceptional.
If all this wasn't enough, we get to see the glorious return of Punchy who was a jaw stopper in the first Slug Street. She was unfortunately absent in the sequel, but she is back with a fury wearing a sailor moon style outfit that anime and cosplay fans will have to love!
If you like fight scenes you won't be disappointed, because there are tons of fights, including the humorous Slugger Squad Omega versus the girl everyone seems to be talking about, Knuckles, who shows us some new tricks in her arsenal grappling moves!
The story is actually much more than you might expect from this genre because there is a segment that goes into some interesting anime style mythology done in story board format which was a very nice touch and change of pace. Right when you think it's over, we get to finally see The Revered One and The Demoness, and it ends with once again a great music score as the credit roles. I can't wait to see the next one!
