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intereact!Director: Yimou Zhang
Actors: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Ziyi Zhang, Dandan Song, and Hongfei Zhao
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $14.94
Release Date: 2005-04-19
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-01-14
Studio: Sony Pictures
Run Time: 119 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
No one uses color like Chinese director Zhang Yimou--movies like Raise the Red Lantern or Hero, though different in tone and subject matter, are drenched in rich, luscious shades of red, blue, yellow, and green. House of Flying Daggers is no exception; if they weren't choreographed with such vigorous imagination, the spectacular action sequences would seem little more than an excuse for vivid hues rippling across the screen. Government officers Leo and Jin (Asian superstars Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro) set out to destroy an underground rebellion called the House of Flying Daggers (named for their weapon of choice, a curved blade that swoops through the air like a boomerang). Their only chance to find the rebels is a blind women named Mei (Ziyi Zhang, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) who has some lethal kung fu moves of her own. In the guise of an aspiring rebel, Jin escorts Mei through gorgeous forests and fields that become bloody battlegrounds as soldiers try to kill them both. While arrows and spears of bamboo fly through the air, Mei, Jin, and Leo turn against each other in surprising ways, driven by passion and honor. Zhang's previous action/art film, Hero, sometimes sacrificed momentum for sheer visual beauty; House of Flying Daggers finds a more muscular balance of aesthetic splendor and dazzling swordplay. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5
1) Visually Stunning [Rating: 3 out of 5]
This movie is perfect for Blu-ray. Its colors are vivid and its cinematography is amazing. As I said in the title it is visually stunning. The story itself is really simple, yet there are just enough twists to turn it into a pretty good tale.It's not an action extravaganza, but more of a love story, but when there is action it's decent. I think this movie starts slow, but when it ended I sat there thinking how much I enjoyed the trail on which it led me.2) Very sharp [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Some blu rays do not look as clear as others, but I think this is one of the most beautiful blu rays I own.3) Breathtaking! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The cinematography on this movie is beyond compare. The story is touching and exciting. I only wish I spoke the language so I didn't have to be distracted by subtitles. This is one of my favorite movies. I can't wait to watch on blu-ray, hopefully it turns out better than it has for a lot of reviewers!4) This is a well made movie recommended for mature audiences [Rating: 5 out of 5]
A well made movie for mature audiences. Good cinematography and nice dialogged. Fighting scenes are well scripted and beautifully directed. This movie will go for ages. I can watch it over and over again.5) A bit disappointing, but good action [Rating: 3 out of 5]
Not as good or moving as Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Characters lacked complexity and were a bit one dimensional.