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House Of Flying Daggers (DVD, 2005)
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House of Flying Daggers DVD (2005) Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang (DIR) cert 15 2.
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colorful and great story and action
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I bought this product because it is one of my cult films. I wanted to have it in my personal collection. I particularly enjoyed the accuracy and genuine aesthetic with what Zhang Yimou depicts the Tang period. There is nothing I can dislike honestly,about this film. Everything is just perfect, from the casting to the actor's direction. I prize this film far above many others.
This is a visually stunning tragic love story between a spy and a government official. Lots of fancy wire work martial art movements, amazing scenery and emotive sound track. Film is in Chinese with English subtitles, is a little slow in parts and focuses on the growing love between two main characters, not the ongoing war which is just a background story. This said I still loved it.
Great DVD...its part of a trilogy (Hero,House of Flying Daggers,Curse of the Golden Flower). Like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" this movie is an exotic and visual masterpiece. I bought this DVD for its acting and visual effects...not necessarily for its martial arts sceens. Pure escapism, great to unwind to after a stressfull day!
Directed by Yimou Zhang Starring Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Ziyi Zhang Running Time 119mins Certificate 15 In Brief It is China near the end of the Tang Dynasty, and the corrupt government is under threat from a rebel faction called the House of Flying Daggers. Charged with the task of finding their newly appointed leader, government captains Jin (Kaneshiro) and Leo (Lau) arrest blind dancing girl Mei (Zhang), suspected to be a member. With Jin staging a rescue and Leo following closely, the two captains plot to use her to bring them closer to the Flying Daggers. The Review Imagine if you will, that Yimou Zhang’s last film, Hero, is a supermodel. Gorgeous and sumptuous, she’s astounding in the looks department, and yet, sadly lacking anywhere else. She’s also a bit of a bore. But enter its slightly less pretty model, House of Flying Daggers, which manages to balance style and substance superbly, while still dazzling on the celluloid catwalk. House of Flying Daggers has some beautifully shot and stunning action sequences: the extravagant splendour of the Peony Pavilion, the bamboo forest skirmish and the snow-laden finale duel. All are visually reminiscent of Hero, and thankfully this time round the choreographed fight scenes are much more gratifying. You’ll see machetes clash, arrows hurtle, sleeves being used as weapons, and of course, some darn impressive dagger-chucking. Tying these set pieces together is a love story between Jin and Mei, which makes a turn to the incredulously complex come the last chapters. This does keep the viewer guessing as to what will become of the two lovers on opposite sides of the law. In short though, the final plot revelations make the narrative a tad unconvincing, and this above-average film is only made great with its astounding action scenes and visuals. Best Bit Jin, seeing Mei under attack from soldiers, lets rip with a volley of arrows, which we see tear through the forest at blistering pace, before simultaneously finding their woman-beating targets. In your face Legolas! Best Death Having seen his mates dispatched with airborne daggers, a government soldier hastily crouches behind his shield, waiting for the right moment to attack. His Flying Daggers assailant however, skilfully flings a blade against a nearby dead soldier’s shield, which ricochets off and makes its way into the hapless soldier’s side. Chalk him up! Up there with the finest action films of 2004, House of Flying Daggers holds its own with true beauty in its cracking cinematography, especially in the well-executed action set pieces. The cast is decent enough – the Romeo and Juliet-esque love story is commendable, yet lacks much chemistry between its leads. Still, this is one flick well worth carving out a few hours of your time for. Definitely one for Hero fans wanting a bit more bang for their buck. Matt NgRead full review
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