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  • Actors: Donnie Yen, Xiaodong Guo, Leon Lai, Kelly Chen
  • Directors: Siu-Tung Ching
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Showbox Media Group Ltd
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Mar 2009
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0019J2UQS
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,175 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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When the ancient King of a proud Chinese Kingdom is killed, the throne passes to his only daughter, Yan Feier (Kelly Chen – INFERNAL AFFAIRS). Ill-prepared for the rigours of leadership that lie ahead, she relies heavily on her father’s most trusted General, Muyong (Donnie Yen - HERO). But when she is poisoned by her envious cousin, Wu Ba (Leon Lai – SEVEN SWORDS), she flees, choosing love over duty, and leaving the ever-loyal Muyong to stand alone against the insidious forces that threaten to tear their nation apart. Will the Kingdom be lost forever, or can Feier summon the courage her bloodline demands and return to fight her enemies and assume her rightful place at the head of the nation?

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Love or duty?, 7 April 2009
What's it about?
Yen Feier (Kelly Chen), through turmoil, must take up the mantle "Empress of Yan kingdom" and repel the invading neighbouring armies of Zhao. With Champion, Muyong Xuehu (Donnie Yen) to support her military inexperience, Feier must overcome full scale war and the internal strife that undermines her authority.
Along the way, Feier became mortally wounded in battle but was nursed back to full health by the reclusive hermit, Duan Lanquan (Leon Lai).
With Feier struggling between newfound peace and duty, could Muyong continue to hold the kingdom of Yan in his Empress absence?

Depress
Characters
The glaring thing I did not like is how the antagonist seemed to able, shall I say, disrupt or set their actions in motion without a hitch and in a casual fashion too. Only the most innocent minded would turn a blind eye what they were capable of.

Empress
Cast
Donnie Yen (Kill zone) plays his heroic usual self that would occupy the action fans. Kelly Chen (Infernal Affairs) shoulders the burden of her role admirably. Leon Lai (Infernal Affairs 3, City Hunter, God of Gamblers 3) seemed to able juggle his role between hermit and guardian well.
Costumes
Despite the lack of memorable stage settings, the elaborate armour suits gave this film a unique feel.
Action
No wirework. Well, not as much as "Crouching tiger, Hidden Dragon" anyway. The battle scenes are "Gladiator" inspired and the noises is top notch too.
Romance
The romance scenes and the triangle conflicts between the leads would appeal to the female masses.

Arguably, there are better far east costume films out there. What I mean is it did not quite have the compelling story of "Hero", and I doubt it will gain global recognition as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". But "The Empress and the warriors" supplement the genre well enough to entertain.

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Swordsman 2, Curse of the Golden Flower, Red Cliff 1, 2, Warlords, Odd Couple,
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best marshall arts films, 27 May 2009
An Empress And The Warriors [DVD]
this movie will be a must for any action and marshall arts fans but it also at its centre a romance so i would recommand it to any one even if you do not like action
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, 29 April 2009
Diffrent to House of Flying Daggers And the others in this genre but well worth watching
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