An ex-special operations soldier finds himself coming out of retirement to fight against a relentless and cruel mercenary group in a dangerous wartorn country. He will have to utilize all the skills he has acquired from his years working as an elite soldier to accomplish his mission of rescuing innocents who have nowhere to go. Explosive and exciting set pieces ensue. Does that sound familiar? If so, that's probably because "Wolf Warrior 2" is probably the most American movie to come out of China. Fans of American action flicks won't see any surprises here. Despite its Chinese-centric story and cast, the movie is nearly identical to the blockbuster action movies that pop up on a regular basis. "Wolf Warriors 2" is basically what happens when you replace all the jingoistic pro-American messages in a Hollywood blockbuster with pro-Chinese ones. The story is paper thin. Basically, an African rebel group is attempting to secure control of the country, and it is up to the dangerous and charismatic ex-Wolf Warriors operative Wu Jing to save the day. That's really all there is to it. The story is really the background to a series of over-the-top, but fantastic set pieces. Seeing how far Chinese cinema has gone is quite breathtaking, as I am not afraid to say that this movie is close to reaching the heights that similar Hollywood films like "The Expendables" and "Rambo" have. The fight scenes are among the best I've seen. The excellently choreographed sequences will have viewers on the edge of their seats. The movie isn't afraid to show more brutal moments as well. As an action movie, "Wolf Warriors 2" does an excellent job of keeping the pacing going. There is hardly any time to think before you are thrust into another action scene. It is an exciting ride indeed. Sometimes there is extremely obvious CGI, but for the most part, the special effects are absolutely great. The actors do their jobs well and are rather likable. And while their roles are more or less standard action roles, I enjoyed watching them nonetheless. The music does its job, but is ultimately forgettable. All and all, I enjoyed this movie. If you're looking for a movie to watch that is pure action, this one is the one for you. If a deep and moving story is your thing, then you might want to look elsewhere.