14 Blades (2010) Hindi Dubbed
MOVIE REVIEW:
HONG KONG - After messing around with writing and history in
"Three Kingdoms - Resurrection of the Dragon," Daniel Lee's "14
Blades" is more grounded in the customs of Hong Kong swordplay films. The
subject is natural to fanatics of this sort - the baffling Ming Dynasty secret
assistance and one maverick part's destiny. Its gorgeously retro touch and
ostentatious sets and tricks makes a pleasant bundle for Asian delivery and
activity expert DVD names.
The introduction gives chilling clarification of Jingyiwei,
or Brocade Guards, shaped in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's own associates.
Its boss, Qinglong (Donnie Yen), is outlined by Head Eunuch Jia in a connivance
to take the Imperial Seal and usurp the seat. Harassed by his brethren, driven
by heartless junior Xuan Wu (Qi Yu Wu), Qinglong goes on the run and recruits
regular citizen watchmen to accompany him to the line. In transit, he gets
personal with Qiao Hua (Vicky Zhao), a gatekeeper whom he abducts, and bonds
with Judge (Chun Wu) and his desperado pack. For the wellbeing of honor, he
faces down Tuo (Kate Tsui), the outlandish striptease professional killer.
Drawing on the ability of Donnie Yen, the initial 35 minutes
of trick free combative techniques restores the strong activity feel of '70s
Shaw Brothers works of art. The dark, under-lit insides, resplendent yet dark
or naval force ensembles and grainy, yellowish picture surface inspire a
clandestine, unpropitious environment that directs the political interest in
King Hu's works. Supporting jobs by '80s activity heavyweights Sammo Hung, Wu
Ma and Chu Tiet Wo improve the nostalgic flavor.
The feline and-mouse pursue starts to lose its grasp as the
scheme gets too tangled and unnecessary endeavors to enhance direct battle with
specialized tricks like blasts and Western guns. The change to a desert area
and the presence of kid band icon Wu's animation like Judge, in ensembles
replicated from "Privateers of the Caribbean," takes steps to scatter
the threatening air and decline into a senseless chow-demeanor Western.
It would have finished an unremarkable film notwithstanding
the creatively planned and used weaponry (particularly the nominal 14 edges
with various capacities) - a cool tribute to activity ace Chang Cheh's
Freundian, fetishistic utilization of weapons.
A duel between Xuan Wu and two exposed chested Jinyiwei who
display monster, rectangular sharp edges while being tied to posts, is shot
with unmistakable, savage masculinity. Alternately, the illusion impact of
Tuo's disrobing her seven-layered robe and swinging her snake-like whip brings
out scandalous gentility.
The foundation of the story is Qinglong's misfortune of
growing up with no individual personality besides as a body weapon, exacerbated
by his feeling of selling out by the association that strangely blessed him
with a feeling of honor. This is taken care of convincingly both by Lee's steady
portrayal, and Yen's grave presentation. Rare expressive in his acting, Yen's
firm and steely attitude really works to his job's courtesy. The affection
interest with Qiaohua is weak, particularly with Zhao sleepwalking through
another pigeonhole job as lively, rough and tumble champion.
Rating: R
(Violence|Bloody Images)
Genre: Drama, Mystery
And Thriller, Action
Unique Language: Chinese
Director: Daniel
Lee
Producer: Susanna
Tsang
Writer: Abe Kwong,
Daniel Lee
Delivery Date (Theaters): Aug
22, 2014 Limited
Delivery Date (Streaming): Nov
30, 2016
Runtime: 1h
56m
Creation Co: Shanghai
Film Studio, Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment and Management Co.,
Visualizer Film Productions Ltd.
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