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Seven Swords
Hong Kong 2005, 153 minutes
Dir. Tsui Hark
In Mandarin, English with English subtitles
Rating: [M]
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Action/Adventure / Martial Arts
Feat. Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung
Aroview: Legendary Hong Kong dir. Tsui Hark returns with an action epic set among the brutal 17th Century Ching dynasty, as seven warriors come together to defend a village from a dastardly General.
Based on an epic Chinese novel (not THE SEVEN SAMURAI to which it bears more than a passing resemblance), this is grittier in comparison to the recent spate of colour-drenched 'wuxia pan' films, but has enough amazing choreography and bloody battle scenes to satisfy those in the mood for a balletic martial arts film.
Member Reviews
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3 stars (Good Enough) There are some very interesting action sequences, in pure over-the-top Tsui Hark style, and some interesting characters at hand. Just a pity that the fantasy story is so muddled that there is little room for character development or plot arcs. ~Tom H
2 stars (Good Try) A mix of soft music and soft eyes with dramatic well choreographed action. However, the photography proves to be the film's main strength. ~Tubbs
DVD Features
- 2-disc set
Close Relatives
- 13 Assassins (2010)
- Hero (2002)
- Seven Samurai, The (1954)
- Red Cliff (2008)
- Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
- Lost Bladesman, The (2011)
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