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Seven Swords
Seven Swords 《七剑》(2005)
Directed by Hark Tsui(徐克)
Cast: Donnie Yen, Chia-Liang Liu, Michael Wong
Plot Description
The Ming Dynasty has been overthrown by the invading Machus and the Qing Dynasty firmly established. But, as seems to always happen in China with the establishment of a new order, rebels, well, rebel, and uprisings need to be put down with force. The simplest way to achieve this is through a total ban on the study and practice of martial arts, with a bounty on the head of anyone disobeying this Imperial edict.
General Fire-Wind (Sun), a former officer in the Ming Emperor’s army, sees this as an opportunity to make his fortune. With a band of mercenaries, Fire-Wind sets out to eliminate the rebels, indiscriminately claiming the reward for the heads of men, women and children as he goes. Recently, things haven’t been going that smoothly for Fire-Wind. Someone is fighting back – Fu Qingzhu (Lau), a former executioner for the Ming dynasty now turned rebel. Realizing that Fire-Wind’s ultimate destination is the remote Martial village, known as a haven for rebels and fighters, he decides to protect them.
He convinces two young villagers, Wu Yuanyin (Young) and Han Zhibang (Lu), to come with him to Mount Heaven, seeking help from Master Shadow-glow (Jingwu Ma), legendary martial artist and swordsmith. Master Shadow-glow agrees to help, and orders four of his disciples to return to the village with Wu, Han and Fu. He also bestows upon them legendary swords. This band of heroes are the Seven Swords: Wu, Han, Fu, Chu Zhaonan (Yen), Yang Yunchong (Lai), Mulang (Chow) and Xin Longzi (Tai).
On their return to Martial Village, having repelled an advance party of Fire-Wind’s army, they decide that the safest thing is to evacuate, but this is immediately a disaster. The water has been poisoned, and the escape routes marked. There is a mole in the camp, but whoω The Seven Swords must identify the traitor before Fire-Wind’s main army reach them, otherwise all will be lost.
Seven Swords begins with a swift and brutal battle, beautifully choreographed. Fire-Wind’s army look great – bleached out, black amour, flags, and black and white face paint, led by a truculent young woman with a taste for blood. Fu’s arrival is heralded by the use of red and in particular his escape using an oversized Chinese lantern is visually spectacular.
Directed by Hark Tsui(徐克)
Cast: Donnie Yen, Chia-Liang Liu, Michael Wong
Plot Description
The Ming Dynasty has been overthrown by the invading Machus and the Qing Dynasty firmly established. But, as seems to always happen in China with the establishment of a new order, rebels, well, rebel, and uprisings need to be put down with force. The simplest way to achieve this is through a total ban on the study and practice of martial arts, with a bounty on the head of anyone disobeying this Imperial edict.General Fire-Wind (Sun), a former officer in the Ming Emperor’s army, sees this as an opportunity to make his fortune. With a band of mercenaries, Fire-Wind sets out to eliminate the rebels, indiscriminately claiming the reward for the heads of men, women and children as he goes. Recently, things haven’t been going that smoothly for Fire-Wind. Someone is fighting back – Fu Qingzhu (Lau), a former executioner for the Ming dynasty now turned rebel. Realizing that Fire-Wind’s ultimate destination is the remote Martial village, known as a haven for rebels and fighters, he decides to protect them.
He convinces two young villagers, Wu Yuanyin (Young) and Han Zhibang (Lu), to come with him to Mount Heaven, seeking help from Master Shadow-glow (Jingwu Ma), legendary martial artist and swordsmith. Master Shadow-glow agrees to help, and orders four of his disciples to return to the village with Wu, Han and Fu. He also bestows upon them legendary swords. This band of heroes are the Seven Swords: Wu, Han, Fu, Chu Zhaonan (Yen), Yang Yunchong (Lai), Mulang (Chow) and Xin Longzi (Tai).
On their return to Martial Village, having repelled an advance party of Fire-Wind’s army, they decide that the safest thing is to evacuate, but this is immediately a disaster. The water has been poisoned, and the escape routes marked. There is a mole in the camp, but whoω The Seven Swords must identify the traitor before Fire-Wind’s main army reach them, otherwise all will be lost.
Seven Swords begins with a swift and brutal battle, beautifully choreographed. Fire-Wind’s army look great – bleached out, black amour, flags, and black and white face paint, led by a truculent young woman with a taste for blood. Fu’s arrival is heralded by the use of red and in particular his escape using an oversized Chinese lantern is visually spectacular.
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