Second to None
Second to None

Second to None

1992Movie91 minCantonese

Businessman marries his company's mainland representative. Trouble is, he already has a wife and family back in Hong Kong!

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Andrew LaneGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Special Forces operative, now a police detective, is tasked with investigating a series of murders. These killings are linked to a dangerous drug operation and a ruthless gang. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches high places, forcing her to confront her own past and formidable combat skills to survive and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Critical Reception

Second to None is a low-budget action film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is often criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some reviewers acknowledged its attempts at action sequences and the presence of Brigitte Nielsen in a lead role.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward action sequences.
  • Criticized for a weak and predictable storyline.
  • Brigitte Nielsen's performance was noted, though often overshadowed by script limitations.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Second to None' is largely unavailable, but it is generally considered a forgettable entry in the action genre, appealing mostly to fans of direct-to-video thrillers from the early 90s.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several action vehicles produced in the early 1990s that aimed to capitalize on the growing popularity of martial arts and action stars, though it did not achieve significant mainstream success.

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