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House of Flying Daggers [Blu-ray] | ![House of Flying Daggers [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XnH9ZiB4L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Zhang Yimou
Actors: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Ziyi Zhang
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  322 reviews
Sales Rank: 5992
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: Mandarin Chinese (Original Language), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 15022
UPC: 043396150225
EAN: 0043396150225
ASIN: B000EZ7ZYK
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: June 20, 2006
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Condition: NEW DVD FACTORY SEAL, FAST DELIVERY,100% REAL
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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
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 A Sound Effect Gem January 9, 2009
Tiger Chen (Bay Area, CA)
To truly enjoy this film, you must have your "theatre" sound system set up. The bean-flinging vs. ribbon-flinging scene near the beginning is a true sound effect delight!
Phenomenal Story, Beautifully Told December 23, 2008
Russell Anderson
Absolutely beautiful cinematography, as most know but the truly great thing about this movie is the way the characters develop. The emotional journeys of the three main characters are extremely compelling and in the end, they are each true to the character they have developed throughout. There is no fairy-tale ending and questions remain, which is one of its great strengths. Definitely worth owning and watching again and again.
One negative comment, though: there are several scenes where a rape or sex is initiated (but interrupted) and it feels contrived because they are all nearly identical and about half seem unnecessary to the plot.
Exquisite cinematic beauty, outstanding directing!!! November 28, 2008
Gundred (Albuquerque, NM)
Prepare to be overwhelmed with the stunning cinematography of this film. The plot is well developed, the acting is flawless, and the actors are definitely easy on the eyes! This would have been a 5 star movie had the ending been a little less predictable. Once you know who everyone REALLY is, you know exactly which character is going to be killed off. But even knowing that, you will still be holding your breath, right to the teary-eyed end, hoping that you are wrong this time...
A Beautiful Film November 11, 2008
Mina Roller (Tallahassee, FL United States)
House of Flying Daggers is one of the most visually stunning films I've ever watched. The color, the fight choreography, the tragic love story -- I love this from beginning to end! I've watched it several times, and just the visual impact alone has never ceased to amaze me. I highly recommend, especially for fans of this genre.
House of Flying Daggers October 4, 2008
Debbie Lynn
This movie is a wonderful experience to watch. It's sublime, passionate and has many moments that inspire the heart to sing. I love the Chinese culture and found this movie like stepping into a cool pond of water - it awakened all my senses.
I highly recommend it.
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