This wuxia twist on Romeo and Juliet is rooted in a Chinese legend, but despite the stunning visuals from director Ma Jingle, it fails to evoke the tragic romance due to bad casting and a poorly fleshed out story.
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Donnie Yen’s latest wuxia film offers a winning mix of martial arts action and thrilling drama.
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A visually stunning martial arts fantasy, The Sorcerer and the White Snake is a fun ride from beginning to end.
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The first in an announced trilogy, this high-flying, action-filled wuxia film from directors Gordon Chan and Janet Chun may set up a coming story, but it is confused and lacks proper character development. Despite all of that, the Blu-ray does offer a treat for home theatres and fans of the genre.
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An escapist martial arts special effects fantasy film that is never too serious, Woochi is just the right film to pull you out of a dull weekend.
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This film lacks passion, vengeance, and cohesion, making it a miss, even for the often forgiving martial arts genre’s target market.
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8-year-olds would be better served building something with actual Legos than watching this trite animated imitation of the Power Rangers and Star Wars.
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This documentary about the late and legendary Bruce Lee explores the martial arts expert’s impact in a wide array of cultural fields.
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Tai Chi Zero from director Stephen Fung is a fun new twist on the martial arts genre. It mixes styles, infuses action with lots of comedy and a steam punk edge, and mostly, breathes new life into what can usually be rather predictable fare.
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For fans of the over-the-top, high octane, action films mixed in with a kind of cartoonish feel, Funimation’s Incredibly Ever After just may be your dream ticket.
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