Breakout Brothers 2

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Breakout Brothers 2
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Traditional Chinese 逃獄兄弟2
Simplified Chinese 逃狱兄弟2
Hanyu Pinyin Táo Yù Xiōng Dì Èr
Jyutping Tou4 Jeok6 Hing1 Dai6 Ji6
Directed byMak Ho-pong
Screenplay byEdmond Wong
Produced byNg Kin-hung
Edmond Wong
Starring Patrick Tam
Louis Cheung
Ron Ng
Justin Cheung
Adam Pak
Kenny Wong
CinematographyRay Cheung
Edited byChow Kai-pong
Music byDay Tai
Production
companies
Mandarin Motion Pictures
Local Production
Distributed byMandarin Films Distribution
Release dates
  • 13 January 2022 (2022-01-13)(Macau, Singapore)
  • 28 April 2022 (2022-04-28)(Hong Kong)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryHong Kong
Language Cantonese
Box officeHK$412,175 [1]

Breakout Brothers 2 is a 2022 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Mak Ho-pong and starring Patrick Tam, Louis Cheung, Ron Ng, Justin Cheung, Adam Pak and Kenny Wong. A sequel to the 2020 film, Breakout Brothers , the film tells the story of a remanded entrepreneur who initially bribes and then blackmails four inmates who once planned a successful breakout in the previous film to help him set up an escape plan.

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The film was released on 13 January 2022 in Macau [2] and Singapore, [3] and on 28 April 2022 in Hong Kong. [4] A sequel to the film, titled Breakout Brothers 3 , is set for release on 2 June 2022 and will be the final instalment of the series.[ citation needed ]

Plot

After their breakout from the previous film, Big Roller, Kin-tin, Scar and Ho-ching have changed their behavior and became more rule-abiding, hoping to complete their prison sentences soon. As the prison becomes more peaceful, Ho Chun, an entrepreneur who is accused for instigating crime, is remanded in prison for three months before his next hearing. Since Ho is used to being above others, he applies his business philosophy in prison and bribes Big Roller and Scar to be his followers while Ho himself becomes the big boss in prison. When Ho discovers a new witness who will testify against him which may result in a life sentence, and bribes Big Roller, Kin-tin, Scar and Ho-ching to help him breakout of prison and promises to arrange a getaway to Thailand. However, because they have changed their ways, the four of them refuse to help Ho so Ho resorts to blackmailing them and they are forced to oblige.

Cast

Guest appearance

Release

Breakout Brothers 2 was originally set for theatrical release on 13 January 2022 in Hong Kong, [5] but was pushed back to 28 April 2022 due to cinema closures amid the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. [4] The film retained its 13 January release date in Macau [2] and Singapore. [3]

Reception

Box office

In Hong Kong, the film grossed HK$253,052 (US$32,249) during its first four days of release, debuting at No. 7 on its opening weekend. [6] During its second weekend, the film grossed HK$159,153, coming in at No. 8, and have accumulated a total gross of HK$412,175 so far. [1]

Critical reception

Gabriel Chong of MovieXclusive gave the film a score of 3/5, noting it as marginally better than its predecessor and praising the cast for carrying the film on its shoulders. [7] On the other hand, Edmund Lee of the South China Morning Post gave the film a score of 2.5/5 stars and notes its story and jokes pale in comparison to its predecessor. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Weekly Box Office - Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) 2021".
  2. 1 2 "(Macau release) Breakout Brothers 2 - Emperor Cinemas".
  3. 1 2 "Breakout Brothers 2 - cinemaonline.sg".
  4. 1 2 "《逃獄兄弟2》「搶閘」公布4．28上映 張建聲計劃謝票除衫賀戲院重開".
  5. ↑ "《逃獄兄弟》兩集上畫都遇封院 譚耀文︰本想趕返香港開心睇首映". 5 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Hong Kong 2022 Weekend 17 April 28-May 1, 2022".
  7. ↑ "BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 (逃狱兄弟2) (2022) - MovieXclusive.com".
  8. ↑ "Breakout Brothers 2 movie review: unremarkable Hong Kong prison break drama sequel reunites likeable ensemble cast".
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