- Actors: Xin Xin Xiong, Moses Chan, Man Cheuk Chiu, Valerie Chow, Collin Chou
- Directors: Hark Tsui
- Writers: Hark Tsui, Koan Hui
- Producers: Hark Tsui, Raymond Chow
- Format: PAL
- Language Cantonese Chinese
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Mia
- DVD Release Date: 17 April 2000
- Run Time: 101 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004SPG2
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,136 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Tsui Hark's the Blade is one of the finest films to come out of Hong Kong in the 90's. It is more than just a remake of the Shaw Brother's classic The One Armed Swordsman. He has taken a simple story of a man seeking revenge for his fathers' death, turned it into a drama about emotionally and physically damaged people fighting for survival in a brutal and lawless world.The feel of the movie has more in common with the works of Kurosawa, Kenji Misumi and Sergio Leone, than your average Hong Kong flick. It does indeed run like Spaghetti Western on acid. The flavour of the film is highly naturalistic from the acting to the sets and costumes. This world is hot, sweaty and dirty. Tsui Hark turns the martial arts genre on its head. There is no humour, which suits the grim tone of the film. The swords are not the usual stamped metal type so often seen but vicious looking forged weapons with terrifying edges. The villain, who we are told can "fly", does not fly about wirefu style. "Flying" refers to his spin top style of fighting and his habit of bungi jumping off buildings. All the characters are either mad or emotional wrecks. There is a constant blur between good and evil. Under Tsui Hark's direction, you empathise so much with On (Chiu Chuek), half a man with half a sword, that come the final battle, you utterly believe that this man is invincible. Full credit to Xiong Xin-Xin, who plays the tattooed villain, he is genuinely frightening and loathsome. The final ten minutes will leave you breathless, as this is probably the most violent and explosive example of swordplay ever committed to celluloid. THIS FILM IS UNIQUE- IT IS A MUST SEE!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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In posting this review I hope to get your attention. Firstly, the one star is for the quality of the DVD, not the film. I have owned two copies of this and have found the picture quality and sound to be atrocious. I originally took it back to the shop for a replacement because I thought it was faulty. I recently purchased it again and it is just the same. Can anyone help? Have I been unlucky?
The film itself is amazing, one of Hark's best. If I could get a decent print I would be over the moon, so beware.
The film itself is amazing, one of Hark's best. If I could get a decent print I would be over the moon, so beware.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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What can I say? A Martial Arts film but from a different angle. I myself would never have believed the things that can be thought of for such films.
Theres a difference to this from others Ive seen as extra thought has been added to it and it follows an unusual path. Its amazing what fight scenes can be like with only one hand and a broken sword. An exciting action packed film with no seconds of boredom. This film lingered in my mind and Im sure I will want to watch it again in future! If you do not like blood scenes, dont bother or get a bucket ready. But personally I would do the latter as you would miss out on an excellent film.
Theres a difference to this from others Ive seen as extra thought has been added to it and it follows an unusual path. Its amazing what fight scenes can be like with only one hand and a broken sword. An exciting action packed film with no seconds of boredom. This film lingered in my mind and Im sure I will want to watch it again in future! If you do not like blood scenes, dont bother or get a bucket ready. But personally I would do the latter as you would miss out on an excellent film.
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Hey Tsui !!!!
I must admit that I saw this film purely by chance and not on any spoken or written recomendation.However it easily makes it into my Top 10 best ever made. Read more
Published on 20 May 2003
More than good.
Possiblly the best film Chui Cheuk has been in. Good quality sword play film with an exhilerating finale. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2002 by Martin Grune
The greatest Film ever!
This is one of the best movies I've ever seen.
If you've seen this Film you know what I mean.
Chui Man Chuck and his sword are the best friends! Read more
If you've seen this Film you know what I mean.
Chui Man Chuck and his sword are the best friends! Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2001
One of Hark's best works
Tsui Hark's films may be a little hard to follow, but there are other rewards to be had besides understanding the plot. Read more
Published on 8 May 2001
A razor sharp, serrated edged action epic!
Forget James Cameron, forget John Woo, forget Jerry Bruckheimer, Tsui Hark is the real god of action. This is a hyper violent and brutal film yet is touching and full of emotion. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2001 by I. R. Barnes
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