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  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • China Lion Film Distribution
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • China Lion Film Distribution
  • 1 h 32 m

Summary The Butcher, The Chef and the Swordsman follows the journey of a mystical blade as it passes through the hands of three ambitious men. As the interwoven story unfolds, they find that the blade possesses the power to dramatically change the fate of each of its owners. (China Lion Film Distribution)

Directed By: Wuershan

Written By: Jiajia Zhang, Que Tang, Luoshan Ma, Changhe An, Wuershan

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • China Lion Film Distribution
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • China Lion Film Distribution
  • 1 h 32 m

The Butcher, the Chef, and the Swordsman

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
25
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 User Ratings
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Summary The Butcher, The Chef and the Swordsman follows the journey of a mystical blade as it passes through the hands of three ambitious men. As the interwoven story unfolds, they find that the blade possesses the power to dramatically change the fate of each of its owners. (China Lion Film Distribution)

Directed By: Wuershan

Written By: Jiajia Zhang, Que Tang, Luoshan Ma, Changhe An, Wuershan

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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60% Negative
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Mar 17, 2011
Yes, it's all quite mad, Max, with a shaggy-dog ending to boot. But this giddiness, its go-for-broke/what-the-hellness, also is the film's strength.
By James Adams FULL REVIEW
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Mar 21, 2011
When all the pieces finally come together at the end, the effect is less impressive than it is reminiscent of "Wayne's World": multiple endings, no real impact or weight to either.
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Mar 15, 2011
The most avid fans of merciless mugging will be the sole admirers of the bookending story of Liu Xiaoye's Butcher.
By Nick Pinkerton FULL REVIEW
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Mar 17, 2011
Wuershan's heavy hand, never letting up for a moment to allow any air or life to enter the film, cuts off the film's energy even as it rattles relentlessly on.
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Mar 18, 2011
The noise level reminds me of Canal Street in Chinatown on a Sunday afternoon.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Bolong Investment, First Cut Studios Inc., Fox International Productions (FIP), Taihe Film Investment Co. Ltd., Union Voole Technology Co, Zhongxunxincheng Advertising, Zixuxuanyang Cultural Development Co
Release Date Mar 18, 2011
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline One legendary blade will change the destiny of all who wield it.
Website http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/m/djx
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Awards

Golden Horse Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
Chinese Young Generation Film Forum
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chinese Film Media Awards
• 1 Nomination

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