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PhillipR.Jul 29, 2008

I am not a film buff and don't normally have much time for watching films, but this one just grabbed me and kept me enthralled. The twists and turns of the story are mesmerizing and the beauty of Mei is captivating. The depiction of the I am not a film buff and don't normally have much time for watching films, but this one just grabbed me and kept me enthralled. The twists and turns of the story are mesmerizing and the beauty of Mei is captivating. The depiction of the Martial Art fighting leaves you in awe, even if a little unbelievable. The closing scenes of fighting and death leave you emotionally drained. Fantastic… Expand

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oliverscheferSep 26, 2019

This film is truely an art piece, the composition of each frame is meticulously thought out and it provides you with a surprising beauty.

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TylerDurden900Jul 9, 2014

House Of Flying Daggers is a gorgeous action movie with sumptuous cinematography and sublime
action sequences. The movie is one of the best martial arts movies made recently. If you don't like the
story, there is always the brilliant actionHouse Of Flying Daggers is a gorgeous action movie with sumptuous cinematography and sublime
action sequences. The movie is one of the best martial arts movies made recently. If you don't like the
story, there is always the brilliant action to entertain you.… Expand

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bobbsywAug 12, 2012

The final fight scene appeared a bit poorly cut-together and took the sheen off an otherwise excellent film. The visuals were truly astounding, and the "echo game" scene must be one of the most amazing pieces of choreography ever filmed.

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KilcoeAug 31, 2010

Another pretentious movie made by Zhang. Since Hero, he completed lost everything. The only good thing about this movie is Takeshi Kaneshiro - the ultimate eye candy. He was the only thing that kept me on my seat. The plot does not makeAnother pretentious movie made by Zhang. Since Hero, he completed lost everything. The only good thing about this movie is Takeshi Kaneshiro - the ultimate eye candy. He was the only thing that kept me on my seat. The plot does not make sense, especially in the eyes of Mandarin speaking audiences. Pure Nonsense! Plus cringe-worthy dialogues and the flying daggers ... what an embarrassment, even we (who are so used to unreal martial art sequences) found it too much to bear.… Expand

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groundfisherApr 1, 2006

Incredibly over-rated. This is a silly movie. About two-thirds of the way through the film the plot is forgotten - and major aspects remain unexplained and unresolved - in favour of a love-story. Because it's merely a love story, the Incredibly over-rated. This is a silly movie. About two-thirds of the way through the film the plot is forgotten - and major aspects remain unexplained and unresolved - in favour of a love-story. Because it's merely a love story, the martial arts scenes lose all meaning and relevance - even the last scene. And the ending is nothing but preposterous. Sure, there are moments of visual beauty, but so what. What's the point of tacking on a somewhat adolescent melodrama? It started well enough, but by the end my companion summed it up using only four letters.… Expand

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JaceANov 14, 2008

It has beautiful imagery and stunning scenes.

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AnonymousMCDec 6, 2004

Simple....the critics are crazy and freaking BLIND. Zhang yimou is obviously cashing in on the current Kungfu-movie-craze, and the critics are stupid enough to rave about it. Im a chinese..and i've seen ALOT of kungfu flicks..and this isSimple....the critics are crazy and freaking BLIND. Zhang yimou is obviously cashing in on the current Kungfu-movie-craze, and the critics are stupid enough to rave about it. Im a chinese..and i've seen ALOT of kungfu flicks..and this is the WORST i've ever seen. this is merely a pretentious piece of junk. Stupid plot (or lack of one), awful acting, boring and cliche fight scenes and most importantly, downright BORING. And if u've been sharp, you'l realise that zhang ziyi gets screwed in EVERY SINGLE movie. She's always acting as a whore...she's way too overrated, and way too irritating. Please, she's far from beautiful (and so is the movie). Absolutely disgraceful to chinese gongfu flicks.... i wish i could spit on zhang yimou.… Expand

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GarethTaggMay 18, 2005

Amazing scenary & stunning costume design... ...lousy plot, poor acting, little or no continuity & a laughable ending (apparently, I walked out about 30 minutes before the end). For those of you who saw this movie & felt cheated here areAmazing scenary & stunning costume design... ...lousy plot, poor acting, little or no continuity & a laughable ending (apparently, I walked out about 30 minutes before the end). For those of you who saw this movie & felt cheated here are some less flattering quotes from the critics:

"a tedious...excuse for this director to indulge his fetish for digitalized blood and daggers and...immaculately composed nature shots"
-- Jay Antani, L.A. ALTERNATIVE PRESS

"The worst kung fu movie since Sammo Hung's Heart of Dragon."
-- Jeffrey M. Anderson, COMBUSTIBLE CELLULOID

"An outsized and endlessly pretentious romantic action-melodrama, in which the director has clearly lost any sense of moderation or self-discipline."

"Its 2 hour length seems like 3 and the feeling of being cheated by an unending set of directorial switches becomes as inescapable as those boomeranging daggers."
-- Jules Brenner (FC), VARIAGATE.COM

"While Hero leaves you pondering meanings for days, House of Flying Daggers doesn't leave you with anything more than, 'Swords are sharp. Ziyi Zhang is pretty. There sure is a lot of bamboo in China.' "
-- Carlo Cavagna, Aboutfilm.com… Expand

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imthenoobMar 18, 2012

I really liked it but the only problems I had with the film is that it failed to show what happend to the rebel group (House of the Flying Daggers) and the action scenes could have been better. Still a solid film though, Definently worth the watch.

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BroyaxAug 6, 2017

On passera vite fait sur la propagande mao-communiste des films chinois en costumes (de tuniques et de sabres si j'ose dire) dont est coutumier le cinéma de l'Empire du Milieu depuis les années 2000 (l'Empereur s'en sort toujours face auxOn passera vite fait sur la propagande mao-communiste des films chinois en costumes (de tuniques et de sabres si j'ose dire) dont est coutumier le cinéma de l'Empire du Milieu depuis les années 2000 (l'Empereur s'en sort toujours face aux tentatives de rébellion-sédition-révolte de n'importe quel groupe armé ou ensemble d'individus pas contents, gloire à notre Chine unie et réunie, les conspirateurs seront taillés en pièces etc, etc).

On passe donc là-dessus, car c'est moins évident que dans Hero, moins voyant même si -est-ce un hasard- le film n'a pas la même puissance esthétique que Hero, lequel avait sans nul doute placé la barre très haut en matière de bon goût et d'élégance.

Les Poignards Volants n'en reste pas moins un "beau" film à la photographie soignée et à la présentation raffinée. Les combats sont à cet égard très stylés et très stylisés, quitte à se laisser aller à une certaine préciosité, y compris dans les dialogues et nombre de situations mélodramatiques dont n'aurait pas honte toute la bibliothèque Harlequin réunie.

Cela en devient presque risible, notamment lors du long dénouement au cours duquel les masques tombent et les sentiments se déversent, toutes vannes ouvertes, au fil de quelques rebondissements pas piqués des hannetons.

A dire vrai et contre toute attente, on devrait être soûlé par tant de guimauve et de naïveté noyées dans tant de grandiloquence mais les acteurs, ce trio admirable Lau-Kaneshiro-Ziyi, parvient à tenir l'ensemble contre vents et marées. En outre, contrairement à un Tigre et Dragon (par exemple) le film sait garder le vent en poupe, même lors de sa grande fin... délirante (qui a dit satirique ? -à l'insu de son ignorance bien sûr).

En bref, on y croit à moitié mais on passe un bon moment raffiné et précieux dont on ne se lasse toujours pas après 3 visionnages déjà !… Expand

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PatC.May 4, 2006

The film starts as a political confrontation between government and rebel interests, but no one is who they seem, and through many plot twists the story converts into a romantic confrontation between love and freedom interests. A Mata Hari The film starts as a political confrontation between government and rebel interests, but no one is who they seem, and through many plot twists the story converts into a romantic confrontation between love and freedom interests. A Mata Hari kind of thing. But unlike a Hollywood romance, the characters all realize they are expendable, that no one cares whether they live or die. In the confines of this oriental mindset they find a way to make their obscurity empowering, which is interesting though perhaps not memorable. The martial arts action is precise but reeks of improbability. The most remarkable thing by far in this project is its attention to the art of the photoplay. Every scene is lush in color and light and finely crafted with the meticulousness of an impressionistic painting. As a feast of visual splendor for those with an eye for art, this is a wonderful movie.… Expand