House of Flying Daggers

Starring:Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Ziyi Zhang, Dandan Song, Hongfei Zhao, Jun Guo (II), Shu Zhang, Jiusheng Wang, Zhengyong Zhang, Yongxin Wang, Dong Liu (II), Qi Zi, Xuedong Qu, Liping Tian, Hongwei Zhao, Weina Huang, Dan Ge, Xiadong Yang, Yisha Shang, Ying Liu
Director: Yimou Zhang
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

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No one uses color like Chinese director Zhang Yimou--movies like Raise the Red Lantern or Hero, though different in tone and subject matter, are drenched in rich, luscious shades of red, blue, yellow, and green. House of Flying Daggers is no exception; if they weren't choreographed with such vigorous imagination, the spectacular action sequences would seem little more than an excuse for vivid hues rippling across the screen. Government officers Leo and Jin (Asian superstars Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro) set out to destroy an underground rebellion called the House of Flying Daggers (named for their weapon of choice, a curved blade that swoops through the air like a boomerang). Their only chance to find the rebels is a blind women named Mei (Ziyi Zhang, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) who has some lethal kung fu moves of her own. In the guise of an aspiring rebel, Jin escorts Mei through gorgeous forests and fields that become bloody battlegrounds as soldiers try to kill them both. While arrows and spears of bamboo fly through the air, Mei, Jin, and Leo turn against each other in surprising ways, driven by passion and honor. Zhang's previous action/art film, Hero, sometimes sacrificed momentum for sheer visual beauty; House of Flying Daggers finds a more muscular balance of aesthetic splendor and dazzling swordplay. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully composed trifle.......2007-07-02

"House of Flying Daggers" is a truly beautiful film. The color palettes for different scenes, the locations, the costuming - every visual element of this film was carefully selected and then used to its best advantage. The cinematography is spectacular. Each frame could almost be a painting.

But all of this painstaking art is in service of a predictable and overly-long story. If you've ever watched a movie, you know about 5 minutes into this one where it's going and how it's going to end. And man, does this movie take its time getting there. When you essentially have 3 characters, it's tough to round out 2 hours of viewing time with those three people - especially when the story is nothing new.

It's worth a rent if you're into Chinese cinema and aren't expected epic kung-fu battles. Otherwise, "Hero" or "Crouching Tiger" might be better choices.

The Best Films Being Made Today.......2007-05-12

China is reshaping the film industry and raising the bar world-wide making sophisticated, complex, and beautiful movies with messages that transcend the material plane while they redefine the hero and heroines of popular culture.
House of Flying Daggers is a classic along the lines of Crouching Tiger-Hidden Dragon and Hero. Refreshingly different - tender, artistic, and action packed. The challenge now is to bring these qualities to visions of our present day world - if that is even possible.

Mixed.......2007-05-07

The movie deserves 5+ stars for special effects/photgraphy. However, it has a huge story problem, with a plot that has no sense whatsoever. It should get 0 stars for the story!!

Chinese art.......2007-04-27

This Chinese/Hong Kong martial arts film has most things you could ever want from a movie: Theres a classic love triangle, some brilliantly choreographed martial arts, and its all beautifully photographed. This is a great cinematic experience, with many scenes you will never forget. Where the film also scores highly is in its basic story. It wouldn't surprise me if the director Yimou Zhang had seen "Mou gaan dou" (Infernal Affairs) and decided to remake it in a martial arts context.

Perhaps the best scene in the film is the one shot in the Bamboo forest. This looked absolutely breathtaking and on my 42" widescreen TV, sadly I never saw the film at the cinema but it must have been stunning. The use of colour in this scene, and throughout the film is another amazing aspect of the film, and even if you don't have a special interest in martial arts, you may well enjoy this in the same way as you might enjoy looking at a great painting.

I'll admit this won't be to everybodies taste, but on first viewing, its certainly one of the best films I've seen this year, and it won't be long before I have to watch it again.

Incredible.......2007-04-26

This may be one of the most visually stunning movies I've ever seen. Virtually every frame is a visual work of art, every detail is like a painting. The plot is more of a fantasy, a mythical tale. The director isn't afraid of taking his time with developing the content of a scene, or using time to intensify the emotion or thought therein. This isn't a Western concept in film making, but works better for those who are given to deeper levels of thinking. So, if you're highly extroverted and addicted to sensationalism is Western films, spare yourself and watch something like Die Hard.

This film is in my top-drawer collection, along with the other rare masterpieces in cinema. What a genuine and moving work of art, this film.

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Terrible image transfer quality. Don't purchase.
This HD sux
An unexpected love story
Good movie, but bad quality transfer
Great picture quality

House of Flying Daggers [Blu-ray]
Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro , and Andy Lau
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000EZ7ZYK
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Customer Reviews:

Terrible image transfer quality. Don't purchase........2007-06-07

This is listed on many sites as having among the poorest image quality of all Blu-ray disks (bottom tier). It's a real shame, too, because this movie is filled with stunningly gorgeous shots filled with color and life. It looked to me as if the transfer was done from a poor-quality copy of the master. I am almost certain they will re-release this on Bluray one day with better picture quality, as has already been done with 5th Element and Superman. Don't buy this unless they do!

This HD sux.......2007-05-08

I got this dvd because i was excepting sweet HD and didn't get it. The quality of the picture wasn't much better than a DVD. The storyline was okay but as far as next gen disks go it lacked.

An unexpected love story.......2007-03-09

I purchased "Flying daggers" thinking it would be an interesting and beautifully filmed action movie. while it is that, I was surprised at the depth of the love story that propels this movie forward. It seems more a fable of old, a story meant to convey a moral lesson and it does and I found myself truly enjoying (and missing) this genre. I would highly recommend this movie. Just be aware that it is not an all-action tale but rather an very sweet love story with some very cool fight scenes.

Good movie, but bad quality transfer.......2007-02-12

I have the DVD of this, and in most of the movie, the DVD version looks better. The Blu-Ray version is so blurry and out of focus that I thought something was wrong. The only thing on the whole disc that looks nice is the trailers for Hitch and Resident Evil 2, which are sharp and colorful.

The sound in the movie is great, with uncompressed LPCM 5.1 (which has a bitrate so high that its about the same as the VIDEO on a DVD (around 4500kbps) and it also has DD 5.1.

I guess since this is a first-gen Blu-Ray disc that it will look a little blurry, but I can't understand why the movie looks so bad, but the trailers look amazing.

Hopefully, future Blu-Ray discs will look better.

Using an Acer Travelmate 8210-6038 to watch the Blu-Ray.

Great picture quality.......2007-01-01

I picked up a copy 2 days ago and I looks gorgeous. I couldn't believe many of the reviews I've seen that said the picture quality was awful on this picture. The colors of this movie are stunning, with rich blues, greens, reds, fire red.

I have a 55" Sony SXRD screen and a PlayStation 3 for Blu-ray player. I would not hesitate to use this disc to show off how good the TV is.

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Zhang Ziyi works well in this re-work of "Hamlet"
MANY SAY THIS IS THE CHINESE MILLENNIUM . . .
A modern Asian version of Shakespeare, featuring the world's greatest actress
English Speaking Buyers Beware
a very fulfilling cinematic experience!

The Banquet (Special Edition) DVD
Director: Feng Xiaogang
Manufacturer: Mega Star (HK)
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A loose adaptation of Hamlet, "The Night Banquet" is set in an empire in chaos. The Emperor, the Empress, the Crown Prince, the Minister and the General all have their own enemies they would like to finish off at a night banquet.

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Zhang Ziyi works well in this re-work of "Hamlet".......2007-06-12

I think the main criticism of "The Banquet" seems to have been related to its pace, but I found it moved at a pace that suited its content; the brooding nature of the narrative and the development of character needs a gentler pace. People also seem to have been critical of Zhang Ziyi, questioning her casting (as a result of which the character of empress wan was made younger) and her ability to do justice to the role. Quite frankly, I think she's done herself a lot of favors in this role. The film's narrative is heavily influenced by Shakespeare's 'HAMLET', which stands it in good stead, but the story and characters have been sufficiently tweaked by writers, Qiu Gangjian and Sheng Heyu, and director, Feng Xiaogang, to dismiss any accusations of it being a simple adaptation. The basic premise is there, as is the sense that we are building to something akin to the bard's tragic, climactic finale.

Zhang Ziyi role as Empress Wan, she is simply stunning as a young woman, who's had her identity and lover taken from her, been thrust into the role of Empress and is now torn by the return of her first love and the power she's become accustomed to, a power that remains in her grasp, whilst she is Li's. Ge You is also great at conveying the menace, weakness and torment that, as he says, arises as result of "the tug between power and love": a murderer, a usurper and a man enchanted by the charms of his new Empress. Daniel Wu puts in yet another solid performance as the emotional young Prince; like Empress Wan, his Wu Luan is torn between his feelings (for Wan), the pain of his father's murder and his relationship with the daughter of General Yin, Qing (Zhou Xun). Alongside Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun is amazing; as Qing, she represents something that none of the other characters do: innocence and truth. this often isolates her within the imperial court and her devotion to Prince Qu Luan drives her through the hardship that it causes her.

It is at this point, that I feel compelled to wax lyrical about the film on a purely visual level. The set of the imperial palace is almost a character itself. It has been dressed with astounding detail and the absolute beauty of almost every frame of the film, in which it appears, is a remarkable achievement; from the Empress's chamber, the throne room, corridors and exteriors. Besides the sets, the costume design is also quite beautiful. the combined effect of the costumes, their inhabitants and the world which they inhabit, make "The Banquet" one of the most beautiful films I've watched.

Finally, a word on the action sequences; they are, after all, the work of Yuen wo-ping. There are three, relatively short sequences, all featuring Daniel Wu, alongside a larger sequence at the beginning of the film. They are all visually stunning but, while actually being quite bloody and violent, they are more balletic in their choreography and execution. Personally, I love them. Over all, I have to say that I'm a big fan of this film. Feng Xiaogang has taken Shakespeare's influence and crafted a solid drama that has as much style as it does substance. That's not to say that it doesn't have it's faults, there's a few parts of the narrative that aren't as strong as others and the ultimate scene of the film may raise a question or two but, with so many reviews choosing to dwell on any negative they can see, I thought I'd go the other way and be nice.

MANY SAY THIS IS THE CHINESE MILLENNIUM . . . .......2007-02-28

I started viewing Chinese movies when THE EMPEROR AND THE ASSASSIN, HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, and, of course, HERO hit. This magnificent, majestic movie, THE BANQUET, just seals the deal. Every aspect is wonderful. It's ballet and opera and action and human nature exposed and all film elements raised to another level. Even Wm. S would be wowed. It's grace and elegance and impact. Even the wire work and CGI are organic. So impressive!

Hollywood, with its box-office-driven formula$ are so lost; hopefully this and other new Chinese releases will draw their attention away from the box- office business and back to the art. But I doubt it.

Many say this is the Chinese Millennium; it looks like the next 993 years are going to be theirs. And movie-lovers, ours too. See this movie and see what's ahead. Better yet, buy it and see something new and thrilling each viewing.

A modern Asian version of Shakespeare, featuring the world's greatest actress.......2007-01-27

The Banquet is one of the best movies to come out in 2006. The movie is a huge Chinese production, like many of the movies that have come out of Hong Kong and China during the last few years. The story definitely will remind you of many Shakespeare plays, such as Hamlet or Titus. It's a story about revenge, passion, love, about the dark sides hidden within mena and women. It's about secret shemes, and about the power of passion and lust. The story, in a nutshell, is this - During the 10th Century, The China emporrer is murdered by his brother, who takes over the empire right away. However as we find out, the new emperror's intrest is not the huge China Empire, but his brother's beatiful and much younger wife. The empress, who despises her new "husband", uses her power over him for her own purposes. She wants to get rid of him, so that Lee-Wan, the prince (her step son, who is actually 4 years older than her), can become Emperror and she can become much more than the Emperror wife, but a Mother-Emperror. The new emperror is blindly in love with the young and beautiful queen, yet feels she still has feelings for the young prince and does his best to get rid of him, so there's no threat to his throne and more important - to his beautiful new wife. The new prince survives quite a few murder-attempts, and comes to the pallace to get his revenge. There he is caught in a love-triangle that features the beautiful queen and the Minster of War's young and innoccent daughter, who is madly in love with Lee-Wan, willing to die if she has to for him.

The movie is another Chinese masterpiece - the costums, the colours, the battle-scenes, the acting, the thrilling dialogues, the soundtrack... Everythig is on the highest level. While on a few points, the scrips fails to be consistent, it doesn't take a thing away from the movie or it's greatness. It's a strong viewing experience.

One of the biggest highlights of "The Banquet" (and it's not a surprise) is Ziyi Zhang, who plays the Young Queen. Zhang shows once again, that she's second to no other actress - whether it's her astonishing looks or her breathtaking acting! Throughout the movie, you get hypnotised by Zhang's amazing face and figure, as well as her performance. The range of emotions this actress displays is incredible. Just like "The House of Fying Daggers", this movie was MADE for Zhang, there's no doubt about that. I am sure that this was the only actress the producers had in their mind, when they made the movie. She is PERFECT for it, and she shows more depth than ever, looking more goegeous and sexy than ever. Unfortunately, other than a couple of minutes, we don't get so watch her incredible fighting skills, but hey - she plays a different role. No doubt, she IS the star of the movie, and she also is the deepest character, a women whose purposes and thoughts aren't easy to figure out untill the very end. It was nice to see Zhang play such a complicated character, and it's deffintetely the deepest character she's ever played. And, man oh man, does she look beautiful on every single scene she's on. Her facial expressions are breathtaking, and show the character's emotions so clearly!... I can't say enough about her acting and about the beauty of this woman. She's about 27, yet doesn't look a day over 18. She's incredibely sexy, and she doesn't have to expose flesh for it. It's her face, her voice, the way she moves her perfect body, and the amazing dresses she wears. I couldn't get enough of her appearence here (just like every other movie she's ever been in), and I trully think she's the greatest and most beautiful actress of our age.

I highly reccommend "The Banquet" to anyone who appreciates REAL cinema, who wants to see an artistic movie with amazing acting, and of course all Ziyi Zhang fans. IT's a masterpiece. I even went and saw it twice on the cinema, and the second time was even better for me, as I was able to spot a lot of details and concentrate of the scenes better. The music all throught the movie adds a lot too, Tan Dun's music has played a major role in helping the motion picture to jump to an awesome level of artistic achievement.

English Speaking Buyers Beware.......2007-01-12

After visiting China several times, I came to enjoy the Chinese people, their culture, and their modern films. You don't, for example, get many movies more powerful than "Raise the Red Lantern," nor as intriguing and provocative as "The King of Masks." So I looked forward eagerly to "The Banquet." Disappointing. Visually stunning, well acted, and, yes, a "loose adaptation of Hamlet," nevertheless the pacing was uneven ... and then there were the fight scenes. The film switches to the "new form" of martial arts: leaping 20 feet, flying, impossible acrobatics - all the art of special effects and CAGs that seem to enthrall viewers since "Crouching Tiger...". It's ridiculous. If the fight scenes in "Ran," quoted by another reviewer, had warriors flying through the air like Superman, the movie would have been a joke, a kids' video game. That's what happens to the "Banquet" when the swords come out.

Now, the warning: I got the "Special Edition," and it has a bonus disc of features ("Making of...," "Interviews," etc.), and a booklet - all of which have NO English sub-titles nor English dubs! So, if you don't understand Chinese, just settle for the standard version.

a very fulfilling cinematic experience!.......2006-12-31

This film was a wonderful display by a director at the height of his powers. The nuanced performances, beautiful yet realistic sets, intriguing and thoughtful cinematography, and a powerful control over the pacing and the rhythm of the film were simply unforgettable. I felt like watching the film again right after it finished. At many times it reminded me of Kurosawa's "Ran" (another Shakespeare adaptation), especially by the chamber drama aspects present in "The Banquet". It will not be everyone's cup of tea, to be sure, especially those who expect to see a martial arts film, which this is not; or those who expect a literal adaptation (or those possesed by semantics...)...but if you can enjoy a slower-paced film that takes its time building intricately nuanced characters and deep psychological studies, then this is the film for you. Very highly recommended.

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There are good kung fu movies, bad kung fu movies and there's this
"That woman deserves her revenge . . . and . . . we deserve to die."
What's with the bleeping?
Go buy it now
Getting the sword out was hard because:

Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 (Box Set)

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Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, Vol. 1 is trash for connoisseurs. From his opening gambit (including a "Shaw-Scope" logo and gaudy '70s-vintage "Our Feature Presentation" title card) to his cliffhanger finale (a teasing lead-in to 2004's Vol. 2), Tarantino pays loving tribute to grindhouse cinema, specifically the Hong Kong action flicks and spaghetti Westerns that fill his fervent brain--and this frequently breathtaking movie--with enough cinematic references and cleverly pilfered soundtrack cues to send cinephiles running for their reference books. Everything old is new again in Tarantino's humor-laced vision: he steals from the best while injecting his own oft-copied, never-duplicated style into what is, quite simply, a revenge flick, beginning with the near-murder of the Bride (Uma Thurman), pregnant on her wedding day and left for dead by the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad (or DiVAS)--including Lucy Liu and the unseen David Carradine (as Bill)--who become targets for the Bride's lethal vengeance. Culminating in an ultraviolent, ultra-stylized tour-de-force showdown, Tarantino's fourth film is either brilliantly (and brutally) innovative or one of the most blatant acts of plagiarism ever conceived. Either way, it's hyperkinetic eye-candy from a passionate film-lover who clearly knows what he's doing.

Customer Reviews:

There are good kung fu movies, bad kung fu movies and there's this.......2007-06-11

ÿIFC is showing both KB movies on TV. Boy, I wish I could get back the time I wasted. Fortunately I've got a good remote. and the pain is less. Wooden acting, rotten dialogue boring action sequences. Painfully bad. I rate this somewhere below Crippled Masters. I'm going to watch Dirty Ho and Princess Iron Fan and clean this from my mind.

"That woman deserves her revenge . . . and . . . we deserve to die.".......2007-05-29

What most people fail to realize is that Kill Bill is first and foremost a love story.

What is a killer? A killer in the universe of Kill Bill is a person trained to kill with extraordinary skill, a person who puts feelings of compassion, mercy, and all moral scruples aside, a warrior. Kill Bill is a story about two killers who fall in love.

The female protagonist of the story, known in the first volume as Arlene a.k.a. "The Bride," is a pregnant, glowing, happy young woman who is with her fiancée and friends at her wedding rehearsal. The rehearsal is suddenly ambushed by several strangers dressed in black and carrying weapons - The Deadly Viper Assassination Squad - and these people are no mere strangers to The Bride. She knew them in another life and was even one of them, but it was a life she had given up, and as a consequence, the Deadly Vipers had come to take her out.

The Vipers kill every person in the chapel from the innocent bystanders to the "colored" man playing the piano. At last, they torture the pregnant Bride, shoving her and kicking her in the face as she staggers helplessly in the middle of their circle.

At last, The Bride's jilted lover Bill steps forward with a gun and stands over his fallen lover, giving a little speech. He was in love with The Bride and she'd left him and their life together, breaking his heart. Now she would pay. He pointed the gun at her temple and blew her brains out . . .

Some time later, The Bride awakes from a coma in the hospital to find her baby is gone. She weeps a moment for her lost child, then escapes from the hospital and sets out to exact her revenge on the Deadly Vipers and, most importantly, to kill Bill.

What's with the bleeping?.......2006-12-27

When I saw the first "volume" of "Kill Bill", I asked myself: "Self, why do they keep bleeping out this chick's name? Is surprise important, here? Does it turn out that she's really Eleanor Roosevelt, or Pam Grier, or something?" Now, after seeing the second part, I have my answer; it was strategically vital for Tarantino to conceal the fact that his heroine is, in reality, the famous Beatrix Kiddo! Whew. Glad I wasn't spoiled on that one.

But now I have another question: how is it possible for a man with this much talent to make such an agonizingly stupid movie?

Go buy it now.......2006-10-23

By Tom-K ill Bill volumes 1 & 2 (Must See)
"Kill Bill," simply stunning and earth shattering in every imaginable way. The music was the best and most fitting I have ever heard, the visual effects and camera shots were that of a science fiction film and art drama all rolled into one, and the acting and story were the best I've ever seen.

Though this movie was separated into two volumes, both are equally amazing and quality films. You can't just watch one, because by the end of the first, you'll find yourself begging for the second. And after the seeing the second movie, you'll find yourself begging for the third volume (If one will ever be made). But I suppose that's how it is with nearly every movie directed by Quentin Tarantino.

I personally believe that this movie would be enjoyable for anyone, no matter their interests, so go buy it.

Getting the sword out was hard because:.......2006-06-01

A)it was not made for California Mountain Snake but for Black Mamba B)at this point CMS was nervous - and in a trailer with limited moving space, fighting a more motivated attacker (with better skills - you cannot assume that because you are both using swords that your opponent will only use swords - assuming you wish to survive anyway.

Warrior & House of Flying Daggers (2pc) (Btb)

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Warrior & House of Flying Daggers (2pc) (Btb)
Starring: Woo-sung Jung , Sung-kee Ahn , Jin-mo Ju , Ziyi Zhang , and Yong-woo Park
Director: Sung-su Kim (II) , and Yimou Zhang
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Release Date: 2006-03-07

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THE WARRIOR:
An action-filled epic starring Ziyi Zhang (House of Flying Daggers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, upcoming Memoirs of a Geisha), The Warrior recounts the tale of a group of Korean envoys who entered China on a mission and were never heard from again. Captured and accused of espionage by Ming warriors, the Korean delegation is exiled by their captors to a remote desert. On their journey back to Korea, they rescue a kidnapped Ming princess (Zhang). In their effort to take the princess to safety, the group encounters rival Mongol warriors whom they face in a breathtaking battle scene.

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS:
"Prepare your eyes for popping," in this "martial-arts fireball that throws in a lyrical love story, head spinning fights and dazzling surprises" (Rolling Stone). "A gorgeous entertainment" (A.O. Scott, New York Times). Mei is an exotic, beautiful blind dancer, associated with a dangerous revolutionary gang, known as the House of Flying Daggers. Captured by officers of the decadent Tang Dynasty, Mei finds herself both threatened - and attracted - to the most unusual circumstances. Here, her heart and loyalties battle each other, amid warriors in the treetops and dazzling combat - the likes of which have never before been seen.

House of Flying Daggers (UMD mini for PSP)
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House of Flying Daggers (UMD mini for PSP)
Starring: Anita Mui , Andy Lau , Takeshi Kaneshiro , Song Dandan , and Zhang Ziyi
Director: Zhang Yimou
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"Prepare your eyes for popping," in this "martial-arts fireball that throws in a lyrical love story, headspinning fights and dazzling surprises" (Rolling Stone). "A gorgeous entertainment" (A.O. Scott, New York Times). Mei is an exotic, beautiful blind dancer, associated with a dangerous revolutionary gang, known as the House of Flying Daggers. Captured by officers of the decadent Tang Dynasty, Me

ASIN: B0007VJ7O2
Release Date: 2005-04-19

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House of Flying Daggers PSP Movie
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FEATURES- "House of Flying Daggers" PSP UMD Movie
Watch movies on your PSP handheld with DVD picture quality in
widescreen. This full length movie fits on a single UMD disc.
An exotic, blind dancer finds herself torn between the loyalties of
love and honor as she fights acrobatic warriors in the treetops in
battles the likes of which have never before been seen.
* Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Song Dandan.

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MPAA Rating : PG13
Genre : Martial Arts, Period Film
Theatrical Date : 2004
Run Time : 119 Minutes
Distributor/Studio: Sony Pictures

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Customer Reviews:

Beautifully composed trifle.......2007-07-02

The Best Films Being Made Today.......2007-05-12

Mixed.......2007-05-07

The movie deserves 5+ stars for special effects/photgraphy. However, it has a huge story problem, with a plot that has no sense whatsoever. It should get 0 stars for the story!!

Chinese art.......2007-04-27

Incredible.......2007-04-26

House of Flying Daggers (2 Discs, Uncut) [ NON-USA FORMAT, NTSC , Reg.3 Import ]

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House of Flying Daggers (2 Discs, Uncut) [ NON-USA FORMAT, NTSC , Reg.3 Import ]

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No Cuts
Extras are not subtitled in English.
"Making Of"
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ASIN: B000HZIBIQ

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859 AD, the incompetent Emperor and corrupted government are ruining the Tang Dynasty. Rebel armies are forming, House of Flying Daggers being the largest and most prestigious. Feng Tian County's two local captains, Leo and Jin, are ordered to capture the House leader within ten days. Captin Leo suspects that Mei, the beautiful new dancer at the Peony Pavillion is actually the daughter of the former leader and hatches a plan to arrest her and bring her in for questioning. Captain Jin will then pretend to be a lone warrior and rescue her from prison, earning her trust and escorting her to the secret headquarters of the House of Flying Daggers. The plan works but on their long journey to the House, something unexpected and uncontrollable is forming...

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS/CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON-SE (DVD/SXS)

Average customer rating:

Beautifully composed trifle
The Best Films Being Made Today
Mixed
Chinese art
Incredible

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS/CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON-SE (DVD/SXS)
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0007Q6VXM

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Customer Reviews:

Beautifully composed trifle.......2007-07-02

The Best Films Being Made Today.......2007-05-12

Mixed.......2007-05-07

The movie deserves 5+ stars for special effects/photgraphy. However, it has a huge story problem, with a plot that has no sense whatsoever. It should get 0 stars for the story!!

Chinese art.......2007-04-27

Incredible.......2007-04-26

Iron Monkey (Special Collector's Edition) [Region 2 Import]

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Iron Monkey (Special Collector's Edition) [Region 2 Import]

Manufacturer: Hong Kong Legends
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Art House & International | Genres | DVD | Video

Special Editions | Fully Loaded DVDs | Features | DVD | Video

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Product Features:

Digitally Re-mastered and restored DVD transfer.
English Dubbed and Cantanese Language with remastered subtitles
AC3 Digital Audio
Interview Gallery
Original Trailer and more

ASIN: B000LPP7OI

Product Description

For this breathtaking epic adventure set in the late Ching dynasty, acclaimed action director Yuen Woo-ping combines incredible dynamic, high-flying fight-action and stunning cinematography with a classic story of courage, honour and sacrifice. International action superstars Donnie Yen ("Once upon a Time in China 2," "Highlander 4") and Yu Rong Kwong ("Shanghai Noon," "Project S") give immaculate performances as two legendary warriors who must put their lives on the line to defeat the barbaric excesses of a corrupt political regime and protect the lives of the people whose cause they champion. Making judicious use of low-key lighting, high contrast colour combinations and a haunting soundtrack, director Yuen Woo-ping creates a unique visual tapestry and captures a mood, which is generally romantic and yet emotionally charged. Each fight sequence is both original and enervating, possessing a relentless kinetic energy and strong emotional underscoring, which lifts it well beyond traditional martial arts action.

The Banquet (Limited Special Edition) DVD Gift Set

Average customer rating:

A Historical based Love story with Hamlet style revenge and intrigues

The Banquet (Limited Special Edition) DVD Gift Set
Director: Feng Xiaogang
Manufacturer: Mega Star (HK)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Product Features:

2 disc Special Edition package (All Region NTSC)
A Photo Album
A script
A calendar

ASIN: B000KCX9Z6

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

A Historical based Love story with Hamlet style revenge and intrigues.......2006-11-09

China's best director (Feng Xiao-Gang), Best art director (Tim Yip), Best Martial Arts director (Yuen Woo-Ping), Best Music Composer/Director (Tan Dun), and Best actresses (Zhang Zhi-Yi and Zhou Xun), Best actor (Ge You), all get together to make this big casts, big expenditure movie in a extravagant and exquisite movie. The audience will enjoy the authentic Chinese costume, music, and conspiracies. The only minor complain of this movie is that the Love story, although beautiful, defies the traditional Chinese way of openly showing emotions.

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