House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers (2004)

73%
1769votes
6popularity
119min

Budget:$15,000,000
Revenue:$92,863,945
Release:8/3/2004
Genres:Adventure | Drama | Action
Original language:Mandarin
Spoken languages:Mandarin
Countries:China | Hong Kong

Overview:

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.… Expand

Production companies:

China Film Co-Production
China
Elite Group Enterprises
Hong Kong
Zhang Yimou Studio
China
Edko Films
Hong Kong
Bejing New Picture Distribution Company

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70%
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Geronimo1967
- Created:5/20/2024
- Updated:5/20/2024
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.… Expand

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