After his swordsmith father is killed by a treacherous court official, the son grows up to be the leader of an inept gang of fellow orphans who help him use his unfinished sword to help the masses. They are unexpectedly given the assignment to escort a traveler, who turns out to be the progressive son of the emperor, back to the imperial court in the face of a stream of assassins who mean for the young prince to never get there.
Director Yuxi Li keeps things moving along at a brisk pace and the swordplay action is pretty well done. Obviously a budget minded film, that doesn't much get in the way as the CGI is competent enough so as not to be too noticeable. The story, while firmly in genre territory, keeps you entertained as the action unfolds, avoiding any real groaners as it moves swiftly to the conclusion. An easy way to spend an evening.
Director Yuxi Li keeps things moving along at a brisk pace and the swordplay action is pretty well done. Obviously a budget minded film, that doesn't much get in the way as the CGI is competent enough so as not to be too noticeable. The story, while firmly in genre territory, keeps you entertained as the action unfolds, avoiding any real groaners as it moves swiftly to the conclusion. An easy way to spend an evening.
