Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- aggressive
- gritty
- propulsive
- late night action marathon
- vhs nostalgia viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and poorly executed martial arts sequel, despite some appreciation for its action and returning cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alex Grady and Tommy Lee vow to avenge Travis Brickley's death by defeating Brakus.
The central conflict unfolds around an illicit fight club controlled by Brakus.
Brakus kills Travis after defeating him and functions as the protagonists' overwhelming combat antagonist.
The story is structured around martial arts confrontations between trained fighters, especially Alex, Tommy, and Brakus.
Films like Best of the Best 2, and why
Bloodsport
martial arts revenge, underground combat, and intense tournament-style action
Kickboxer
violent martial arts spectacle centered on an intimidating elite fighter
Lionheart
revenge-driven action with brutal hand-to-hand combat and a criminal fighting milieu
Best of the Best
1990s martial arts action with heightened villains and physical combat set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Radler
- Release Date
- 1993-03-05
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (186)
Cast
- Eric Roberts
- Phillip Rhee
- Chris Penn
- Edan Gross
- Ralf Moeller
- Meg Foster
- Sonny Landham
- Wayne Newton
- Betty Carvalho
- Simon Rhee
Common questions
- What is Best of the Best 2 about?
- Two martial artists pursue vengeance through a brutal underground fight circuit after their friend is killed by its undefeated master.
- What is Best of the Best 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Best of the Best 2 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Best of the Best 2 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Best of the Best 2 as brutal.
- What did critics think of Best of the Best 2?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and poorly executed martial arts sequel, despite some appreciation for its action and returning cast.
- Which films are like Best of the Best 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Lionheart, and Best of the Best.
- How long is Best of the Best 2?
- Best of the Best 2 runs 101 minutes.
