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House of Flying Daggers

2004-05-19 Adventure 1hr 59m

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

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In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

  • Released
    2004-05-19
  • Revenue
    $92,863,945
  • Budget
    $15,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 59m
  • Genre
    Adventure, Drama, Action
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    普通话
  • imdb-logo
    7.5
  • Production
    Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production Corp., Elite Group Enterprises, Zhang Yimou Studio, Focus Features, Sony Pictures Classics, Edko Films, Animal Logic

Crew

Zhang Yimou
Director
Bin Wang
Writer

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-05-20

Though the story isn't really very strong here the combination of beautiful visual effects and precision martial arts makes for an enjoyable... read more

Though the story isn't really very strong here the combination of beautiful visual effects and precision martial arts makes for an enjoyable depiction of Chinese mystical intrigue. "Mei" (Ziyi Zhang) is a mute dancer who attracts the attention of police captain "Jin" (Takeshi Kaneshiro) after she is very nearly raped at the "Peony Palace". She is also arrested but he helps her escape and into the dense forest they head, pursued by the police and fearful of the eponymous freedom fighters who are rumoured to dwell deep amongst the tall bamboo. Of course, as they travel they begin to fall in love but he's not quite ready for the surprise she delivers nor for his response as he must make a choice between his heart and his loyalty. Meantime, there's the jealous "Leo" (Andy Lau) on the scene who is determined to see his love stays with him or nobody! It's the stylish and vibrant look of this adventure that helps it stand out. The perfect choreography of the dances and the combat scenes couples well with some impressive imagery that tests and provokes just about all of our senses as the mystery unravels as easily as the folds in her intricately woven gown. I was slightly disappointed by the denouement which I think might be testament to the performances from the two travellers who managed to ensure I cared what happened to them as they twisted and twirled their way through the imaginatively photographed trees. It certainly benefits from a big screen and from it's big audio, too.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Though the story isn't really very strong here the combination of beautiful visual effects and precision martial arts makes for an enjoyable depiction of Chinese mystical intrigue. "Mei" (Ziyi Zhang) is a mute dancer who attracts the attent...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-05-20

Though the story isn't really very strong here the combination of beautiful visual effects and precision martial arts makes for an enjoyable depiction of Chinese mystical intrigue. "Mei" (Ziyi Zhang) ...

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