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An Empress and the Warriors

An Empress and the Warriors

Action · Adventure · History · 2008

After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.

Movie details

An Empress and the Warriors

2008 Action · Adventure · History 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over An Empress and the Warriors?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tony Ching Siu-Tung

Written by

Chun Tin-Nam · James Yuen Sai-Sang · Charcoal Tan

Kelly Chen Hui-Lin

Kelly Chen Hui-Lin

Princess Yan Feier

Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

General Muyong Xuehu

Leon Lai Ming

Leon Lai Ming

Duan Lan Quan

Guo Xiaodong

Guo Xiaodong

Wu Ba

K

Kau Jan-Hoi

Teng Bochang

Zhang Shan

Zhang Shan

King Zhao Wu

Liu Weihua

Liu Weihua

King Yan

Court is in session

Put An Empress and the Warriors on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.