Blu-ray Review – Tiger Claws II

While the story found its way to a conclusion in 1991's "Tiger Claws," producer/actor Jalal Merhi isn't ready to leave money on the table. Trying to transform a simple action vehicle into a franchise, Merhi returns with 1996's "Tiger Claws II," reuniting with stars Cynthia Rothrock and Bolo Yeung for a second chapter that's more about setting up a second sequel, making some noise while the tale works its way to a cliffhanger conclusion. Merhi's vision is bigger for "Tiger Claws II," but his budget restraints are more pronounced, finding the follow-up wrestling with limited sets and a few poor creative decisions while trying to offer B-movie fans an exciting continuation of the suddenly-a-franchise. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com