Shi mian mai fu

2004 [CHINESE]

Action / Adventure / Drama / Romance

43
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 87% · 171 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 82% · 100K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 10 120429 120.4K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Top cast

Andy Lau as Leo
Ziyi Zhang as Xiao Mei
Lin Zhu as Performer
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
1.07 GB
1280*534
Chinese 2.0
PG-13
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 59 min
Seeds 13
2.12 GB
1920*800
Chinese 5.1
PG-13
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 59 min
Seeds 70

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by CinemaSerf 7 / 10

Though the story isn't really very strong here

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.
Reviewed by Xstal 8 / 10

A Kaleidoscopic Beauty...

Seldom will you find, such beauty unrefined, a multi-coloured canvas, seductive elegance with prowess, that caresses like a breeze, a wind that sails throughout the trees, soaring high, gliding along, the ever changing seasons song.

As visually spectacular a piece of filmmaking that you're ever likely to come across, with some outstanding scenes choreographed to perfection, the acting and performances in perfect tune with the surroundings, all centred around deception, deceit and devotion, leaves a film that perpetually stands the test of time and nails a dagger to your heart each and every time you return.

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