Butterfly And Sword (1993 Download)
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Butterfly and Sword is a 1993 Hong Kong wuxia film loosely based on the novel Liuxing Hudie Jian by Gu Long. Directed by Michael Mak, the film starred Tony Leung, Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Lin, Joey Wong and Donnie Yen.
Ko is given a mission by the Grand Eunuch Tsao, who instructs her to steal a letter from the hands of Master Suen from the Elites Villa sect, who was given to him by Grand Eunuch Li, Tsao's adversary in court. Ko tells Sing to fake his own death, then enter Suen's service as a lone swordsman. Sing does this and more. He impresses Suen with his skills and soon has his trust. At this time however, he encounters Suen's girl, who looks remarkably like the Ho Ching that once disappeared many years ago. Suen sees Sing's interest in his woman, and so, gives her to him.
Directed by Michael Mak, the man who brought us Sex and Zen. But the action is by Ching Siu-tung and it's entirely in the wirefu style of his Swordsman movies: people flying around, heads flying too. In the first fight, Tony uses a bow to fire his sword at his enemies. Later, Michelle uses her oversized sleeves as a bow to fire spears made of further sleeve material as well as Tony himself. It's unclear if this version of the jianghu has developed arrow technology.
There's this gang of pals, see? They're happy, giggly kids and then they grow up. Michelle Yeoh, grim-faced and a slave to Eunuch Tsao, nurses a flame for Tony Leung; Donnie Yen, a drunk swordsman who keeps getting wounded to keep Michelle caring for him; and Tony Leung who plays whimsical Sing, sitting in the boughs of trees tossing little paper helicopters to the wind. He pretends to be a simple merchant for the sake of his lady love, Joey Wong, who plays with baby birds and flutters through the peaceful forest like a paper napkin. Both of them moon goonily at the landscape, the fish, and each other, much to Michelle's irritation. Bodies start to spurt pressurized blood mist as Eunuch Tsao commands Michelle to mobilize her "Happy Forest" army against the combined wicked forces of Eunuch Li and Suen (Elvis Tsui, wearing a variety of studded leather hats). Light humor and romance (when Sing goes on a business trip he gives Joey Wong a fifteen foot "To Do" list) mix with bodies being torn in seven different directions. Like a mid-life nightmare Ching Siu-tung's fevered action choreography features human arrows, floors ripped up and hurled at opponents, the previously-mentioned de-facings, and more blue-lit sword angst than you can shake a stick at.Taiwan's top director, and the auteur behind such oddities as Fantasy Mission Force and Golden Queen Commando, Chu Yen-ping outdoes himself here - behind his onscreen ravings is an anguished wailing against the implacable approach of old age. by Grady Hendrix Read MoreCollapse View More Professional Reviews This original content has been created by or licensed to YesAsia.com, and cannot be copied or republished in any medium without the express written permission of YesAsia.com. Customer Review of "Butterfly Sword (1993) (DVD) (Thailand Version)" Change Content Preferences Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 6 - 6 out of 10(1)
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Three strikes and its out Customer Review Rated Bad 6 - 6 out of 10 It seems that every ten years I take another look at "Butterfly & Sword" and, after my third viewing of the film, I must report that it definitely is not growing on me. 'B&S' boasts a splendid cast, including Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Michelle Yeoh, Joey Wang, Donnie Yen, Elvis Tsui, and Jimmy Lin. It employs all the lighting effects, wire-work, and editing techniques that gave the early '90s Hong Kong martial arts films such a distinctive look and feel. And yet...
Michael Shurtleff's classic book on auditions offers tips on how to create memorable scenes. He instructs actors to consider in each scene just what their character is fighting for. He offers this unfailing advice: "Make the stakes in each scene as high as you can. Add importance. If you don't, no one will be listening to you." Therein lies the problem with "Butterfly & Sword". The film is chockful of plots and subplots; the story is very busy, but little of it seems very important to the characters. Consequently, little of it seems important to the viewer, who sits blankly awaiting the next razzle-dazzle effects.
Tony Leung phones in his insouciant performance. Joey Wang is sweet, but forgettable. Michelle Yeoh works very hard but to little effect. The strongest impression is made by Donnie Yen, who definitely does find something worth fighting for in his role; unfortunately, his role is a only secondary lead. There was potential here. If the filmmakers had simplified the story and raised the stakes they would have had something. As it is, I certainly won't feel compelled to watch "Butterfly & Sword" again in ten years. Did you find this review helpful? Yes(Report This) George
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February 24, 2008
This customer review refers to Butterfly & Sword (DVD) (US Version) New Wave Classic! Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 Absolutely mad little movie with a cast to die for, and OTT action choreographed by the amazing Ching Sui Tung.If you haven't already seen this you need a human (bow and) arrow put through you... Luckily, it will be in the form of Tony Leung! Buy it!! Did you find this review helpful? Yes(Report This) Phoenix Lin
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March 27, 2007
This customer review refers to Butterfly Sword (1993) (DVD) (English Dubbed) (US Version) Typical wire swordplay Customer Review Rated Bad 5 - 5 out of 10 Okay to see Michelle, Donnie, Tony, Jimmy & Joey but not really a flick for fights. Michelle & Donnie are the only ones worth while watching in the wire swordplay, typical of those Hong Kong cinema hey days. Nostalgic but not the keeper it may have once been considered. Did you find this review helpful? Yes(Report This) R J
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February 5, 2006
This customer review refers to Butterfly Sword (1993) (DVD) (English Dubbed) (US Version) Sky High Rollercoaster Ride Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10 Cool kung fu flick, this Michelle Yeoh film is a rare gem of entertainment. Did you find this review helpful? Yes(Report This) ali
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October 11, 2005
This customer review refers to Butterfly Sword (1993) (DVD) (English Dubbed) (US Version) terrible movie Customer Review Rated Bad 1 - 1 out of 10 really borin film, only some of the fight scenes were ok. Did you find this review helpful? Yes(Report This) View all customer reviews Write a review and share your thoughts Browse Other Related Categories
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Sing Wan is one of the best sword masters in the Happy Forest martial arts clan. However, he has long wanted to leave the martial world to be at peace with the woman he loves, Butterfly. However, he cannot seem to shake off his skills due to the fact that fellow master Sister Ko always asks for his help, as she is also in love with him. When Eunuch Li asks Sing Wan and Sister Ko to find the evil warlord Suen Yuk-Pa to retrieve a document that could save the clan, Sing Wan intends to complete what will be his final mission.