{{Short description|2022 Hong Kong film by Mak Ho-pong}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}} {{Use Hong Kong English|date=November 2022}} {{Infobox film | name = Breakout Brothers 2 | image = BreakoutBrothers2.jpg | caption = Film poster | alt = | native_name = {{Infobox Chinese/Chinese|child=yes|hide=no|header=none | t = 逃獄兄弟2 | s = 逃狱兄弟2 | p = Táo Yù Xiōng Dì Èr | j = Tou4 Jeok6 Hing1 Dai6 Ji6}} | director = Mak Ho-pong | producer = Ng Kin-hung<br>Edmond Wong | writer = | screenplay = Edmond Wong | story = | based_on = | starring = [[Patrick Tam (actor)|Patrick Tam]]<br>[[Louis Cheung]]<br>[[Ron Ng]]<br>[[Justin Cheung]]<br>[[Adam Pak]]<br>[[Kenny Wong]] | music = [[Day Tai]] | cinematography = Ray Cheung | editing = Chow Kai-pong | studio = [[Mandarin Films Distribution Co. Ltd.|Mandarin Motion Pictures]]<br>Local Production | distributor = Mandarin Films Distribution | released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|1|13|Macau, Singapore|2022|4|28|Hong Kong}} | runtime = 86 minutes | country = Hong Kong | language = [[Cantonese]] | budget = | gross = HK$412,175<ref name=filmart/> }}
'''''Breakout Brothers 2''''' is a 2022 Hong Kong [[Hong Kong action cinema|action]] [[comedy film]] directed by Mak Ho-pong and starring [[Patrick Tam (actor)|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.
The film was released on 13 January 2022 in [[Macau]]<ref name=macau>{{cite web|url=https://www.emperorcinemas.com/en/ticketing/movie_detail/upcoming/1468|title=(Macau release) Breakout Brothers 2 - Emperor Cinemas}}</ref> and [[Singapore]],<ref name=singapore>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaonline.sg/movies/details.aspx?search=2022.16730.breakoutbrothers2.33172|title=Breakout Brothers 2 - cinemaonline.sg}}</ref> and on 28 April 2022 in [[Hong Kong]].<ref name=hong>{{cite web|url=https://www.mingpao.com/ldy/showbiz/news/20220412/1649699934746/%E3%80%8A%E9%80%83%E7%8D%84%E5%85%84%E5%BC%9F2%E3%80%8B%E3%80%8C%E6%90%B6%E9%96%98%E3%80%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%B8%834-28%E4%B8%8A%E6%98%A0-%E5%BC%B5%E5%BB%BA%E8%81%B2%E8%A8%88%E5%8A%83%E8%AC%9D%E7%A5%A8%E9%99%A4%E8%A1%AB%E8%B3%80%E6%88%B2%E9%99%A2%E9%87%8D%E9%96%8B|title=《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}}</ref> 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.{{fact|date=November 2022}}
==Plot== After their breakout from the [[Breakout Brothers|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== *[[Patrick Tam (actor)|Patrick Tam]] as Lam Kwok-lung (林國龍), nicknamed Big Roller (滾筒), a ruthless [[Triad (organized crime)|triad]] leader who has been imprisoned for 20 years for manslaughter. *[[Louis Cheung]] as Chan Ho-ching (陳浩正), a petty criminal who goes to prison as a means to ensure a living. *[[Ron Ng]] as Ho Chun (賀俊), a young entrepreneur who is accused for instigating crime and remanded for further hearing, who bribes Big Roller, Ho-ching, Kin-tin, and Scar to help him breakout of prison. *[[Justin Cheung]] as Scar (刀疤), Big Roller's former rival in prison who has settled their differences with one another. *[[Adam Pak]] as Mak Kin-tin (麥建天), chief advisor of a construction company who was imprisoned after being framed by his partner for fraud. *[[Kenny Wong]] as Warden Tang (鄧獄長), the prison superintendent. *Terry Zou as Cheung Yuen (張源), Tang's subordinate and chief director of the prison. *Tyson Chak as Chickenshit Keung (騰雞強), a prison guard. *[[Stefan Wong]] as Chow Chi-wing (皺志榮), Kin-tin's partner who committed fraud and frames the former, but has now also landed himself in prison. *[[Thor Lok]] as Ho Chi-wai (何志威), Tang and Cheung's subordinate and director of the prison.
===Guest appearance=== *[[Christine Ng]] as Mei-ling (美玲), Big Roller's ex-wife. *[[Larine Tang]] *[[Ben Yuen]] *[[Joe Junior]]
==Release== ''Breakout Brothers 2'' was originally set for theatrical release on 13 January 2022 in [[Hong Kong]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hk01.com/%E9%9B%BB%E5%BD%B1/720610/%E9%80%83%E7%8D%84%E5%85%84%E5%BC%9F-%E5%85%A9%E9%9B%86%E4%B8%8A%E7%95%AB%E9%83%BD%E9%81%87%E5%B0%81%E9%99%A2-%E8%AD%9A%E8%80%80%E6%96%87-%E6%9C%AC%E6%83%B3%E8%B6%95%E8%BF%94%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%96%8B%E5%BF%83%E7%9D%87%E9%A6%96%E6%98%A0|title=《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|date=5 January 2022 }}</ref> but was pushed back to 28 April 2022 due to cinema closures amid the fifth wave of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong]].<ref name=hong/> The film retained its 13 January release date in [[Macau]]<ref name=macau/> and [[Singapore]].<ref name=singapore/>
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2022W17/?area=HK&ref_=bo_wey_table_1|title=Hong Kong 2022 Weekend 17 April 28-May 1, 2022}} </ref> 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. <ref name=filmart>{{cite web|url=https://event.hktdc.com/fair/hkfilmart-en/s/11082-General_Information/Hong-Kong-International-Film---TV-Market--FILMART-/Weekly-Box-Office.html|title=Weekly Box Office - Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) 2021}}</ref>
===Critical reception=== Gabriel Chong of ''MovieXclusive'' gave the film a score of 3/5, noting it as marginally better than its [[Breakout Brothers|predecessor]] and praising the cast for carrying the film on its shoulders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviexclusive.com/movie/breakout-brothers-2-368672942520804243512-2022|title=BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 (逃狱兄弟2) (2022) - MovieXclusive.com}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3175844/breakout-brothers-2-movie-review-unremarkable-hong-kong,|title=Breakout Brothers 2 movie review: unremarkable Hong Kong prison break drama sequel reunites likeable ensemble cast}}</ref>
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