NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER 2 is unconnected to the original movie, other than having the same director in Corey Yuen. Instead this one's an open rip-off of RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, featuring a group of people heading to south-east Asia and battling some Vietcong as well as Russian military types. Really, that's all there is to the plot line: it's a lightweight movie with plenty of comedy in the scripting and plenty of action to keep things moving along. Once again, the best thing about the film is the participation of Corey Yuen who delivers some outstanding action sequences that make the movie probably better than it has any right to be.The story is extremely limited and the script what you'd expect from a cheesy '80s genre flick, although this isn't quite as dated in the fashion stakes – only the clothing looks its age here. This one takes a long time to get going, but Yuen carefully paces his action so there's always something going on to keep you entertained. I was disappointed when I learned Kurt McKinney and especially Van Damme didn't return for this film, but when I saw the new cast I realised it was actually better. Loren Avedon is another youthful hero but he's a fantastic fighter, very flexible and agile and everything he does impresses. Here he's cast alongside Max Thayer who plays a comic relief character and who reminded me a lot of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Thayer doesn't fight and is frequently doubled, but he is good value for money and gives the movie's best performance. The third name in the cast delighted me: Cynthia Rothrock. This film was made when Rothrock was in her physical prime. She doesn't take part in that many fights but those she does appear in are simply great.The bad guys are headed by Matthias Hues, a hulking German actor who looks like he could tear you limb from limb without breaking a sweat. Okay, so his acting is pretty cheesy, but he's an indomitable presence in the action stakes and even more imposing than Van Damme in the first movie. I was also pleased to spot Hwang Jang Lee in the cast, an actor famous from many period kung fu films, although sadly he only takes part in one fight scene (although it's a good one!). The final reel goes overboard on the pyrotechnics, with all sorts of things blowing up spectacularly for no apparent reason, but the main action fun comes from the fighting. Obviously, the final extended battle between Avedon and Hues marks the film's peak, but the showdown between Rothrock and Lee is also decent, along with all the other bits and bobs thrown in. The movie makes good use of an alligator pit and features a hilarious fate for the villainous Hues. All in all, NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER 2 is good '80s fun, not quite as good as Yuen's best movies made in Hong Kong, but coming close at times.

Seriously this is in my top 10 worst movies of all time its position would probably be around 4. I think this movie is like pointing a gun at a child's face watching them scream moving the gun away from them then pointing the gun over and over again at their face disturbingly funny yet immorally wrong, why don't these actors think am i actually in a movie like this or why Michael Dudikoff is in any film for that matter. Overall this movie was a complete toss fest and should be watched by anyone who loves action movies that are never suppose to have been made..................................I needed an exorcism after this movie

After watching the first one, me and my friends were in the mood to watch another comedy, so we headed out to find the second "No Retreat, No Surrender." Unfortunately, we rented it. Since Bruce Lee's ghost starred in the first one, I figured Chuck Norris' ghost would make an appearance. We found out, however, that Chuck Norris' isn't dead.Therefore, this movie was destined from the very beginning to suck hard. It didn't disappoint. From the horrible acting down to the flawed logic (Why is TKD dominating every other martial arts style?), this movie had no upside, unless, like us, you feel like watching a really bad movie to laugh. Then it achieves its goal. Depending on how you approach this movie will determine whether you have a good time, or if you brutally castrate yourself with electric eels and hand saws.Either way, I really recommend this movie. Five (5) stars out of One (1) Million.

Thanks to Corey Yuen's direction, the fight and stunt choreography in "No Reatreat, No Surrender 2" are clearly superior to those in most American low-budget action movies. Yuen knows how to shoot action, and how to take the best from each of his stars. Loren Avedon looks a little goofy at first, but when he gets into action mode you know he means business! Thayer has a solid presence as his partner. Cynthia Rothrock looks cute, is even allowed to show a comic flair, and her fighting is at its sharpest here. And Matthias Hues is a great, overpowering villain. The only downsides to the film are a somewhat meandering plot, and maybe a tendency towards overlength. (**1/2)