Member BLfan Posted August 16, 2010 Member Share Posted August 16, 2010 Should we change the title of the thread to match the revised title of the film? The poster art looks quite good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted August 17, 2010 Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2010 Looks like it could be good....I just hope Michelle Yeoh's role isn't another throwaway one like in 'True Legend' and 'Fearless'...she deserves more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fiol Posted August 17, 2010 Member Share Posted August 17, 2010 it looks really good indeed... the michelle yeoh poster is awful though (photoshoped,eh? xD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted August 17, 2010 Member Share Posted August 17, 2010 hmmm all women cast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Ignited_Impulse Posted August 18, 2010 Member Share Posted August 18, 2010 Doesn't look bad. I'm secretly hoping someone will slide down a banister through a flurry of doves though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member IgaNinja Posted August 19, 2010 Member Share Posted August 19, 2010 Im pretty pumped for this film,I cant wait to see it ,it looks amazing. Those posters are great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Maz Posted August 21, 2010 Member Share Posted August 21, 2010 http://english.cri.cn/6666/2010/08/20/2483s589737.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted September 9, 2010 Author Member Share Posted September 9, 2010 Brand new trailer... xGZQjA6avZ8 The action looks like 1990's wire-fu with obvious nods to "Crouching Tiger..." I think those who don't like the wire aspect of martial arts should definitely avoid this one! Me? I think it looks pretty great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yang Wu Liang Posted September 9, 2010 Member Share Posted September 9, 2010 I'm looking forward to this now thanks Drunken Monk, looks my kind of film! About 1 minute into the trailer it proudly states "The first martial Arts Actioner from John Woo" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member VenomsFan Posted September 13, 2010 Member Share Posted September 13, 2010 They just screened it at the Sala Grande film festival. Looks like they screened Donnie Yen's Chen Zhen as well. Here's a review (Man I need to move...) http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/reviews/venice-2010-review-john-woos-reign-of-assassins.php Source - http://www.filmbiz.asia/reviews/reign-of-assassins Producer John Woo was reportedly on set the whole time, offering advice to Su, though there's no real trace of a Woo "signature" in the film. The Chinese end credits read "A film by John Woo (吳宇森製作). Directed and written by Su Chao-pin". The official English credits read "Directed by Su Chao-pin. Co-directed by John Woo". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WuxiaFan Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Brand new trailer...Me? I think it looks pretty great. Me? I think it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Charuto Posted September 16, 2010 Member Share Posted September 16, 2010 The other-worldly, flexible sword in the beginning of the trailer gets points from me. I've always thought that was the coolest thing since seeing it in "Saviour of the Soul" way back when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fiol Posted September 17, 2010 Member Share Posted September 17, 2010 hype! fuckin awesome trailer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sen_pai Posted October 1, 2010 Member Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just saw it guys. No real spoilers. First, I do not understand Chinese, but i'll give a general view. The story looks like it mostly revolve around the fights. The story leads to butt kicking. Unlike Chen Zhen which looks like a story that happens to have some fighting. This is a true martial arts flick. You can leave brain at the door and see plenty of butt kicking. It's not overloaded like "True Legend, Hero, or 14 Blades", but enough. The fighting is so freaking fast and amazing. It's the Michael Bay of martial arts! Unfortunately, it's strength has weakness as well. Just like Michael Bay, so many close ups and fast cuts, but not bad like Bay. The fighting is mostly special effects, wires, and gimmicks. There's no real raw fighting here. Compare it to Hero on steroids. The music kinda suck. Nothing beautiful like "True Legend". Story is more local and dealing with indivduals. It doesn't have that empire or army vs army feel to it. No amazing character like the drunk dude in True Legend. This move is below my expectation (I had high ones), but i'm very satisfied. I prefer movies that are overloaded with action like 14 Blades, and True Legend. Thsi movie isn't overloaded enough, but good enough. Not disapointed at all. Look forward to the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted October 1, 2010 Author Member Share Posted October 1, 2010 I'll have to try this myself. "The Michael Bay of martial arts" sends a shiver up my spine. A shiver of dread, not spasmodic glee. Plus, "True Legend" had awful characters and was a pretty dire film but I'll try to value your opinion Sen Pai. Either way, I'm excited for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Rhythm-X Posted October 1, 2010 Member Share Posted October 1, 2010 It's the Michael Bay of martial arts! Unfortunately, it's strength has weakness as well. Just like Michael Bay, so many close ups and fast cuts, but not bad like Bay. I just threw up in my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sen_pai Posted October 1, 2010 Member Share Posted October 1, 2010 I believe that I'm giving a general opinion that most people may agree with. I know some people here may tend to like classics better and have more knowedge, such as having a pop star Jay Chou in True Legend as not being a good fit. I think your average person do not care about that. I'm more of the average fan that like it more than the average person, but not hardcore enough to go through the archives. Your average person is going to like or love this film. Harder core fans....it's up in the there. Anyways, yeah, I had to say Michael Bay because it's does have the bad mark of Bay. It's just so freaking fast and so many closeups and cuts. Often too fast to enjoy, like Transformers, but still better. May disapoint those that are looking for raw fighting. Nevertheless, a very cool film. I'll have to try this myself. "The Michael Bay of martial arts" sends a shiver up my spine. A shiver of dread, not spasmodic glee. Plus, "True Legend" had awful characters and was a pretty dire film but I'll try to value your opinion Sen Pai. Either way, I'm excited for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member BaronK Posted October 6, 2010 Member Share Posted October 6, 2010 Reign Of Assassins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRmWqlm7ZtM&feature=player_embedded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted October 6, 2010 Author Member Share Posted October 6, 2010 That looks incredible. Granted, the wire-work is on overdrive but it's amazingly stylish and I'm thoroughly impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fiol Posted October 6, 2010 Member Share Posted October 6, 2010 awesome clip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member BaronK Posted October 7, 2010 Member Share Posted October 7, 2010 Just saw it. Incredible action. Action is a mix of wu xia and anime in it's feel. Incredible mix of straight chor., cgi and seriously great wire work. Never saw wire work like that in my life. Tung Wei is to be greatly commended. Wow. Nothing was hard to see. Not too fast or too close. I could see and make everything out fine. What I liked about this was that the movie as a whole was about the assassin characters. In that aspect, it felt a bit like Ninja Scroll. Different characters each with their own specific weapon. It was clear and distinct in the action display. This is where 7 Swords failed completely. Legend Is Born - Ip Man and this have shown me that hot choreography can still be done. 2 best of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member wizard12220 Posted October 8, 2010 Member Share Posted October 8, 2010 I like this movie. The characters building were pretty good. And the wire works were done stylishly (far better than overdone True Legend). Michelle Yeoh is such a good actress, both in fighting and acting. This wuxia pian feels like old movies from King Hu. Also the bank robbery scene is quite interesting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted October 9, 2010 Member Share Posted October 9, 2010 Reign Of Assassins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRmWqlm7ZtM&feature=player_embedded it's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Tigerstyles Posted October 15, 2010 Member Share Posted October 15, 2010 damn I enjoyed this... great storytelling and fights scenes .reminded me of the old days of Iron Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 15, 2010 Moderator Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing this one as well, and from reading all the previous comments, I hope when they eventually release the DVD they'll feature the quote on the cover - 'Hero' meets 'Iron Monkey' meets 'Transformers' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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