Wu Xia

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Hermione W Jul 25, 2017 It's a really interesting movie. I couldn't breathe during the forest scene. I've never been so scared of Donnie Yen. That intensity was insane. So my problem with this movie is how the detective is just suddenly ok with Donnie Yen's character at the end. I still don't understand why he would help him. See more

Finn G Jun 19, 2017 Great movie! I can't believe I didn't hear about it till now. An awesome mix of fight scenes sprinkled with old school film noir sensibilities. I really enjoyed it. Good concept, good execution. See more

Anakin R Jun 9, 2017 Good acion sequences and a nice story. This is a kung fu film that almost anyone can watch as it's not that ridiculous. Good quality acting, good script and a decent sense of grittyness that many in the genre lack -i.e not eveyone is a beautiful, elegant personality. The detective character was a little odd, a good inclusion but cant help but feel that someone must have seen Sherlock Holmes and thought "yes lets put that in". Liu was too one-dimensional for the rest of the film, We see the villains change and the Doctor even change his heart however the same can't be said for the protagonist. I couldn't feel for a stone-faced babyface. See more

Leia S Jul 9, 2012 This movie is a homage to The One-Armed Swordsman and is similar to A History of Violence, but is also a different change of pace for Donnie Yen. He plays a former murderous brute hiding in a small village until he stops two criminals. An obsessed detective tries to bring him in, and after the final reveal its all action and suspense. The movie doesn't focus on the action scenes and instead develops characters and gives lots of back story. This makes for a much more fulfilling experience, because after developing the stakes it puts everyone in danger. With beautiful set design and a solid story, Swordsmen (aka Wu Xia and Dragon) is a solid martial arts noir with good themes of redemption. See more

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