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14 Blades

14 Blades

Drama · Action · Thriller · 2010

Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.

Movie details

14 Blades

“Live by your own laws.”

2010 Drama · Action · Thriller 1h 54m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.

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 14 Blades?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Lee

Written by

Daniel Lee · Abe Kwong Man-Wai · Mak Tin-Shu · Lau Ho-Leung

Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

Qinglong

Sammo Hung

Sammo Hung

Prince

Wu Chun

Wu Chun

Judge of the Desert

Kate Tsui Tsz-Shan

Kate Tsui Tsz-Shan

Tuo Tuo

Qi Yuwu

Qi Yuwu

Xuan Wu

Damian Lau Chung-Yan

Damian Lau Chung-Yan

Zhao Shenyan

Wu Ma

Wu Ma

Qiao Yung

Court is in session

Put 14 Blades 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 Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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