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True Legend

True Legend

Action · Fantasy · 2010

Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."

Movie details

True Legend

2010 Action · Fantasy 1h 55m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

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Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Yuen Woo-ping

Written by

Christine To Chi-Long

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo

Su Can

Zhou Xun

Zhou Xun

Ying

Andy On Chi-Kit

Andy On Chi-Kit

Yuan Lie

Guo Xiaodong

Guo Xiaodong

Colonel Ma

Jay Chou

Jay Chou

God of Wushu / Drunken God

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

Dr. Yu

Feng Xiaogang

Feng Xiaogang

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Court is in session

Put True Legend 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.