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2014    1h 51mRomance, Action
6.660%6.7
This is a movie set in the late Ming Dynasty. The 3 main characters are all elite guards for the palace. One of their fellow guardsmen goes bad. His former companions must now forget their bond and apprehend him. But are they being lured into a larger conspiracy against their emperor?
Directed by Lu Yang

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  • jackmeatJanuary 12, 2026
    My quick rating - 6.5/10. I have read good things about this before, and I thought a change of pace would be nice. Unfortunately, the English dubbing is way off, and this is the Blu-ray, so aside from software time shifting, there isn't an easy fix (in other words, I'll try at some point). The action in this is well-choreographed and edited to a tee. The camerawork to film the scenes makes each look great and fits in with the epic nature of the music chosen during the battles. The story itself was a bit overdramatic in the honor and betrayal aspect. I am not necessarily saying that is a bad thing, just at times it seemed to be a bit much and slightly dragged on. The actors seemed quite invested in their characters, and I am sure the dubbing does no justice to their performances. If you are interested in these types of period pieces with well-choreographed action, then this is for you.

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