Butterfly and Sword

Starring:Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Lin, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Joey Wong, Donnie Yen, Chung Hua Tou, Elvis Tsui, Chuan Chen Yeh
Director: Michael Mak
Studio: Tai Seng
Product Type: DVD

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This pinwheeling period-fantasy action film is all over the map--in its plotting, for starters, but also in its action sequences, staged by A Chinese Ghost Story's Ching Siu-tung, which are so frenetic that we can barely keep track of who's skewering whom. Based on a serialized swordplay novel by leading Chinese pulp writer Gu Long, the endless twists and turns in the conflict between two rival clans of quasi-magical warriors are all but impossible to follow. The result of this multilayered confusion is a less than completely involving cinematic experience, although the dashing Michelle Yeoh (Tomorrow Never Dies) and soulful Tony Leung Chiu-wai (Hard Boiled) are an unusually classy pair of comrades in arms. Newcomers interested in the distinctive Hong Kong subgenre known as wu hsia pian ("martial chivalry films") should consider beginning their researches elsewhere, with either Raymond Lee's Dragon Inn or Ronny Yu's The Bride with White Hair. --David Chute

Description

Action stars Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen are featured in this swordfighting tale starring Joey Wang as "Butterfly." Along with Tony Leung, the foursome all parry and thrust their way through a deliriously-paced yarn.

Customer Reviews:

Good DVD for Michelle Yeoh fans.......2006-05-21

Pretty good action sequences, and like the other reviews state, a LOT of "wire fu"-but this isn't a bad thing necessarily. There are some unique attacks that the characters use that you won't find in other kung fu films. The only problem I had was that the story seemed to jump around a little, so it didn't flow as well as it could-or probably should have.

EQ-Michelle Fan.......2006-03-15

It is a great martial arts movie. The story line is a little weak but the choreography on swordsplay and martial arts is excellent. Michelle Yeoh is outstanding as always with her grace, acrobatic style and skill in martial arts. A worthwhile DVD collection if you are a martial arts fan.

WHAT???????.......2006-03-01

This movie definitely had the potential to be gteat, the action scenes are pretty good. But the love story in this movie seems like even the actors were dozing off during there own scenes.

The final fight did't work for me either, and the very last scene I thought was pretty unnecessary. Did anyone really remember Joey Wong was in this movie by the time that the end came.

The commentary on the DVD was one of the better ones that I have heard from ric meyers.

Don't analyze, just watch.......2004-11-22

Do not try to apply western thinking to Asian movies! They are not done with the same intent or even at times for the same purpose. These movies go deep into culture and you have to go with it to enjoy what goes on. This movie has good action and fantastic plot lines! I searched until I found it. I like wire fu and prefer it to "real" kung fu movies because I like to escape. Butterfly and Sword will take you places you haven't likely been before.

interesting movie.......2004-08-24

the plot is a bit hard to follow in places. otherwise a typical over-the-top kung fu movie. The ending theme song is wonderful though. If Michelle ever gives up acting she still has a career as a singer.

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Dragon Staff Butterfly Sword

Manufacturer: Customflix
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Martial Arts | Sports | Genres | DVD | Video
ASIN: B000QCUZNY
Release Date: 2007-05-07

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This is a Classical Kung Fu weaponry matching set created by Master Tak Wah Eng. It was inspired from his extensive experience as a fight choreographer within the film industry. Special Features include: Multiple views of the matching set Sequential Instructional Sections Animated introduction to Kung Fu weaponry

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Good DVD for Michelle Yeoh fans
EQ-Michelle Fan
WHAT???????
Don't analyze, just watch
interesting movie

Butterfly and Sword
Starring: Michelle Yeoh , Jimmy Lin , Tony Leung Chiu Wai , Joey Wong , and Donnie Yen
Director: Michael Mak
Manufacturer: Tai Seng
ProductGroup: DVD
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Dragon Inn
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ASIN: B0000507OK
Release Date: 2002-03-12

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Customer Reviews:

Good DVD for Michelle Yeoh fans.......2006-05-21

EQ-Michelle Fan.......2006-03-15

WHAT???????.......2006-03-01

Don't analyze, just watch.......2004-11-22

interesting movie.......2004-08-24

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The original Crouching Tiger

Comet Butterfly And Sword
Starring: Donnie Yen
Director: Michael Mak
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
ASIN: B000B78YA0

Customer Reviews:

The original Crouching Tiger.......2005-10-13

I purchased the VHS to Comet Butterfly way back in 1994 and I still have it. This was the first kung fu flik I saw and said that this is better than Five Deadly Venoms and Golden Arms. The action scenes in this movie are awesome. Low and behold Crouching Tiger comes out and it just reminded me 100% of Comet Butterfly. Definitely a must have, can't wait to get it on DVD.

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