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Sakra

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Sakra

R

Released Apr 14, 2023

2h 11m

Action

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Based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Louis Cha (known worldwide by his pen name Jin Yong), SAKRA stars Donnie Yen as Qiao Feng, the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists. After he is wrongfully accused of murder and subsequently exiled, Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story--and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows.

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

The showpiece scenes are absolutely top-notch, ransacking every piece of set in range, with the camera lurching on unpredictable diagonals, as kinetic as the performers.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 17, 2023

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

Yen clearly put some work into transposing the wuxia novel’s romantic and often incredible conventions into a live-action movie. “Sakra” is not light on its feet, but it is a surprisingly well-realized star vehicle and adaptation.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 14, 2023

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Fighting aside, Sakra, like its superhero peers, is admittedly a bit overcrowded.

Jul 7, 2024

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Jacob Walker

Starburst

... An enjoyable but cookie-cutter wuxia film designed to entertain but not enthrall you.

Sep 7, 2023

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

The result is frequently confusing, and the 130-minute running time doesn't help, but the moments of clarity that do emerge, and the glorious action, make it worth a look.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 17, 2023

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Lee Jutton

Film Inquiry

Donnie Yen might not be King Hu behind the camera, but he’s still a joy to watch in front of it — even in a weaker wuxia like Sakra.

Jun 17, 2023

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Allan H

As someone wrote, Yen does not disappoint, and though you can get the Song and the Khitam mixed up and it goes on and on, sometimes repeating information, the overall work is visually stimulating and entertaining.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Shannon L

I LOVE Donnie Yen, but a 61 year old playing a 30 year old is…I don’t know what the word is for it. Wrong? Lol also, there maybe like 20 minutes of martial arts if you put all the martial arts in the whole movies together in one clip, and that’s being generous. The plot is one of the most incoherent and confusing I’ve ever seen. This one, sadly…fail.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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racheal K

I absolutely loved the movie, donnie yen was just 1 of the amazing actors , I felt the betrayal , the lies and loss ... I'd watch anything with or by donnie yen he's, again and Amazing actor,producer and kung fu artist I can't wait to see the sequel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/24

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Micheal T

So I'm only giving it a 4\5 bc I love Donnie but I'm bothered that the trailer itself has a quote from professional "reviewers \critics" stating "it makes IP Man look like a schoolyard scuffle." You wanna see "air bending" this is for you. You can't compare IP Man to a fantastical movie like this. It's great; full of action, always great Martial arts from Donnie as well as he's just a great actor IMO. I'm not surprised the movie had reviews as it did bc of course all critics want to do is hype or hate it but if you're a professional critic don't compare completely different genres to get your point across. "Crouching tiger hidden dragon, House of flying dagger" would've been more suitable comparison to the type of film this is. Nothing remotely close to "IP Man" other than Donnie. Kthanksbye.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Marcia G

Excellent movie, action packed! Donnie Yen never disappoints.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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Juan O

Absolutely 10/10, the greatest martial arts action packed movie I have seen since IP Man. Beautifully made. Must watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Synopsis

Based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Louis Cha (known worldwide by his pen name Jin Yong), SAKRA stars Donnie Yen as Qiao Feng, the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists. After he is wrongfully accused of murder and subsequently exiled, Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story--and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows.

Director: Donnie Yen
Producer: Yue Cui, Zhuoqin Huang, Lu Tao, Mu Tao, Ying Wang
Screenwriter: Lingzhi Sheng, Wei Zhu, Ben He, Li Chen, Lejing Shen, Yifan Xu
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: Wishart Media , Plus Entertainment
Rating: R (Violent Content)
Genre: Action
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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