From Vegas to Macau II

From Vegas to Macau II
From Vegas to Macau II
Traditional Chinese	賭城風雲II
Simplified Chinese	赌城风云II
Hanyu Pinyin
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin	Dǔchéng Fēngyún II
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping	dou2 sing4 fung1 wan4 II

From Vegas to Macau II
From Vegas to Macau II
	Film poster
Directed by	Wong Jing
Written by	Wong Jing
Produced by	Andrew Lau; Connie Wong
Starring	Chow Yun-fat; Nick Cheung; Carina Lau; Shawn Yue; Angela Wang; Michelle Hu
Cinematography	Andrew Lau; Cho Man-keung
Edited by	Azrael Chung
Music by	Chan Kwong-wing; Chen Zhiyi
Production; companies	Mega-Vision Project Workshop ; Bona Film Group ; Sun Entertainment Culture ; Shaw Brothers Pictures ; Media Asia Film Production
Distributed by	Media Asia Group
Release date	February 19, 2015;
Running time	110 minutes
Countries	Hong Kong ; China
Languages	Cantonese ; Mandarin ; Thai
Box office	US$156.85 million (China)

From Vegas to Macau II (賭城風雲II) is a 2015 3D^[2] Hong Kong-Chinese action comedy film directed and written by Wong Jing and starring Chow Yun-fat, Nick Cheung, Carina Lau, Shawn Yue, Angela Wang and Michelle Hu. The film is the sequel to From Vegas to Macau.^[3] The third installment of the series, From Vegas to Macau III was released on February 8, 2016.

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Chow Yun-fat as Ken / Ko Chun
Nick Cheung as Mark
Carina Lau as Molly
Shawn Yue as Vincent
Angela Wang as Yan, Mark's daughter
Michelle Hu as Purple, Aoi's assassin
David Chiang as Victor
Kimmy Tong as Rainbow^[4]
Philip Keung as Ma Tai-fat
Wu Yue as Aoi's enforcer that fought Vincent
Jin Qiaoqiao as Aoi
Kenny Wong as Ben, Interpol police
Derek Tsang as Interpol police
Connie Man as Jackie, Interpol police
Rebecca Zhu as Interpol police
Samantha Ko as Aoi's enforcer
Jacky Cai as Aoi's enforcer that fought Mark
Ken Lo as Muay Thai Champ Rymi
Treechada Petcharat as Thai casino boss
Candy Chang as Aoi's enforcer with a crossbow
Bella Lo as Victor's daughter
Julio Acconci as Do Min-shui, Molly's companion
Hazel Tong as Interpol police
Dominic Ho as Interpol police
Wang Zizi as Aoi's enforcer that fought Mark
Jolie Fan as casino dealer for Victor's charity

Guest stars and cameos

Yuan Quan as Mark's wife
Natalie Meng as mahjong cheater
Eric Tsang as Yen Ji-dan
Natalis Chan as Champ
Wong Jing as Smartie (uncredited)
Felix Lok as Mr. Hon
Aman Chang as Jiang
Andy Lau as Michael "Little Knife" Chan from God of Gamblers

James Marsh of the British magazine Screen International gave the film a negative review, writing, "The result is a noticeable step down in quality from last year's offering" and "Much of the comedy throughout the film also falls flat."^[5]

As of March 2015 the film has grossed US$157 million in China.^[6]

The film opened at No. 2 at the Chinese box office behind Dragon Blade earning US$29 million in its opening weekend^[7] ($43.1 million from Thursday to Sunday) which is higher than its predecessor's opening weekend gross.^[8] It topped the box office in its second weekend with US$69.8 million (up 58%).^[9] In its third weekend, the film fell to No. 2 earning US$27.4 million while Hollywood's animated film, Big Hero 6 took the top spot.^[6]

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Clifford Coonan (May 7, 2015). "China's Bona Film Group Racks Up Record First-Quarter Earnings". The Hollywood Reporter. (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved May 8, 2015.
[2]
Kevin Ma (February 20, 2015). "Dragon Blade leads Lunar New Year box office". Film Business Asia. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
[3]
"澳门风云2 賭城風雲2 (2015)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). douban.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
[4]
Kevin Ma (May 16, 2014). "Vegas to Macau II leads Mega-Vision slate". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
[5]
Marsh, James (15 February 2015). "From Vegas To Macau II". Screen International. Emap International Limited. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
[6]
Clifford Coonan (April 3, 2015). "China Box Office: Theater Takings Rise 40 Percent in First Quarter (Report)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
[7]
Nancy Tartaglione (February 23, 2015). "'Fifty Shades' Strong At Overseas Box Office; Chinese New Year Festive For 'Kingsman' – In'tl B.O.Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
[8]
Patrick Frater (February 23, 2015). "Jackie Chan's 'Dragon Blade' Scores $55 Million to Head China's New Year Box Office". Variety. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
[9]
Patrick Frater (March 3, 2015). "China's Bona Film Doubles Profit to $17 million". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2015.

[Final-1] [1]
Clifford Coonan (May 7, 2015). "China's Bona Film Group Racks Up Record First-Quarter Earnings". The Hollywood Reporter. (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved May 8, 2015.

[2] [2]
Kevin Ma (February 20, 2015). "Dragon Blade leads Lunar New Year box office". Film Business Asia. Retrieved February 20, 2015.

[3] [3]
"澳门风云2 賭城風雲2 (2015)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). douban.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.

[4] [4]
Kevin Ma (May 16, 2014). "Vegas to Macau II leads Mega-Vision slate". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.

[5] [5]
Marsh, James (15 February 2015). "From Vegas To Macau II". Screen International. Emap International Limited. Retrieved 19 February 2015.

[BH6-6] [6]
Clifford Coonan (April 3, 2015). "China Box Office: Theater Takings Rise 40 Percent in First Quarter (Report)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2015.

[Gross-7] [7]
Nancy Tartaglione (February 23, 2015). "'Fifty Shades' Strong At Overseas Box Office; Chinese New Year Festive For 'Kingsman' – In'tl B.O.Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2015.

[VV-8] [8]
Patrick Frater (February 23, 2015). "Jackie Chan's 'Dragon Blade' Scores $55 Million to Head China's New Year Box Office". Variety. Retrieved February 24, 2015.

[VVV-9] [9]
Patrick Frater (March 3, 2015). "China's Bona Film Doubles Profit to $17 million". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2015.

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