“It filters out minor players to make for a more compact viewing, and with the main plot events coming via the actions of characters introduced in this film, it works almost perfectly as a stand-alone product.” IMDb

The film features a stellar ensemble, including Deng Chao as Cold Blood, Crystal Liu Yifei as Emotionless, Anthony Wong as Zhuge Zhengwo, and Collin Chou as Iron Hands.

While the film is praised for its production values, some viewers found the plot complex to track without a recent rewatch of the first movie.

“Better than the first film... its strengths in relation to the first lie in making more use of the detective elements, adding more mystery as characters piece everything together.” Letterboxd