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  • 2014
  • R
  • RADiUS-TWC
  • 1 h 54 m
  • 2014
  • R
  • RADiUS-TWC
  • 1 h 54 m

Summary Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades. Above the law and with a license to kill, they devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone. When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch Jia, the best of the Jinyiwei, Qinglong is assigned to steal a list ident...

Directed By: Daniel Lee

Written By: Abe Kwong, Tin Shu Mak, Ho-Leung Lau, Siu Cheung Chan, Abe Kwong, Chan Siu-Cheung, Daniel Lee, Lau Ho-Leung, Mak Tin-Shu

  • 2014
  • R
  • RADiUS-TWC
  • 1 h 54 m
  • 2014
  • R
  • RADiUS-TWC
  • 1 h 54 m

14 Blades

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
50
User Score Generally Favorable
6.5
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Summary Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades. Above the law and with a license to kill, they devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone. When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch Jia, the best of the Jinyiwei, Qinglong is assigned to steal a list ident...

Directed By: Daniel Lee

Written By: Abe Kwong, Tin Shu Mak, Ho-Leung Lau, Siu Cheung Chan, Abe Kwong, Chan Siu-Cheung, Daniel Lee, Lau Ho-Leung, Mak Tin-Shu

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
50
29% Positive
2 Reviews
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
14% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
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57% Mixed
4 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review

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70
Aug 19, 2014
Come for Ku's joyful choreography, stay for Yen's most memorable post-comeback performance.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 4, 2014
An above-average martial-arts actioner that reinforces Donnie Yen’s “Man With No Name” ambience.
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60
Aug 21, 2014
While 14 Blades grinds on perhaps a half-hour too long, its ambitions and energies show that for a fresh take on the western, go east.
By Daniel M. Gold FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 4, 2014
Drawing on the prowess of Donnie Yen, the first 35 minutes of gimmick-free martial arts revives the sinewy action aesthetics of '70s Shaw Brothers classics.
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50
Aug 21, 2014
The movie's raison d'etre, its many highflying, wildly violent, often digitally enhanced kung fu fighting sequences, are edited with so much sleight of hand they may evoke more eye rolls than gasps. But the hard-working sound design, effectively stark visual palette and propulsive score do manage to impress.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 18, 2014
An immensely gifted physical performer, Donnie Yen isn't strong enough an actor to suggest an authentic inner life to his character beyond a vague sense of stone-faced dissatisfaction.
By Kenji Fujishima FULL REVIEW
30
Aug 18, 2014
Ultimately, the lackluster fight scenes are what make 14 Blades a disposable addition to the wu xia world.
By David Ehrlich FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 User Ratings
6.5
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25% Mixed
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25% Mixed
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Production Company Visualizer Film Productions, Shanghai Film Studios, Mediacorp Raintree Pictures, Western Movie Group, Desen International Media, Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co., Donlord Skykee Film Investment, Shenzhen Shenguang Media, Beijing Fenghua Times Culture Communication, Beijing New Film Association, Star Union International Media Group, China Broadcast International Media
Release Date Aug 22, 2014
Duration 1 h 54 m
Rating R
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Website http://www.14blades.com/
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Awards

Shanghai Film Critics Awards
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Beijing Student Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Hong Kong Film Awards
• 2 Nominations

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