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The Legend of the Swordsman (1991)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:6

Rotten:2

Average Rating:7.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: Jet Li assumes the role of Ling from Jacky Cheung for this first sequel to THE SWORDSMAN, in which the intrepid Swordsman Ling searches once more for the sacred scroll. This time, though, Ling... Jet Li assumes the role of Ling from Jacky Cheung for this first sequel to THE SWORDSMAN, in which the intrepid Swordsman Ling searches once more for the sacred scroll. This time, though, Ling finds himself in the middle of a war between two clans when Master Wu, chief of Ling's Sun Moon Sect, is kidnapped by Master Asia, who also happens to be in possession of the aforementioned scrolls. Filled with the same whimsical spirit of the original, THE LEGEND OF THE SWORDSMAN (originally known as THE SWORDSMAN II) is every bit as entertaining as its predecessor. [More]

Starring: Jet Li, Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan, Michele Reis

Starring: Jet Li, Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan, Michele Reis, Candy Yu

Director: Ching Siu-Tung

Director: Ching Siu-Tung

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Sep 24, 2002

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  • Jet Li: The Legend Of The Swordsman
  • Global action megastar Jet Li unleashes all of his devastating martial arts power in this thrilling tale of a reluctant warrior who becomes a timeless hero! A young swordsman, Ling Wei (Li), and other followers of the Sun Moon Sect are making a journey to the mountains to abandon the violent swordsman's life. But upon arrival, they find their people are at war! With their leader, Master Wu, captured and the clan pushed out of their village, Ling must lead a desperate counterattack in hopes of freeing Master Wu and ending the reign of the supernaturally powerful Master Asia and his Highlander clan before it's too late! Packed with incredible martial arts choreography, this endlessly hard-hitting epic is another exciting addition to the phenomenal Jet Li Collection!
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    For the uninitiated, much of the action might seem confusing, but for those who have a familiarity with the conventions of the genre, the film's fight scenes are a real kick, getting even wilder and wilder as the film progresses.

    Full Review Source: DVDLaser | comment Comment
    07/28/08
    Douglas Pratt
    Douglas Pratt
    DVDLaser

    One of the all-time great classic Hong Kong films.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    04/17/08
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    Camp it may be, and messy, but mundane it ain’t.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
    Time Out

    Re-titled Swordsman II is a wild genre ride with unbelievable action

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    05/12/05
    Daniel Eagan
    Daniel Eagan
    Film Journal International

    Dazzling photography and equally dazzling fight scenes.

    Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
    04/07/03
    Robert Roten
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    Eye candy for the sword-happy freak in you, and nothing more.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    09/22/02
    Christopher Null
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    08/03/02
    Mike Bracken
    Mike Bracken
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    Both Jet Li and producer Hark are top notch Hong Kong film people. It's just too bad they couldn't seem to get it together this time out.

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