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The Swordsman

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A swordsman who is going blind is forced to raise his sword again to save his daughter, who has been kidnapped by a slave dealer.
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Tara Brady Irish Times 05/15/2021
3/5
In common with much of the wuxia fare that makes its way to this part of the world, the aesthetic owes a debt to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the films of King Hu. Go to Full Review
Leslie Felperin Guardian 05/12/2021
4/5
The film never feels bogged down with explication and moves swiftly through its 100 minutes. Go to Full Review
Daryl MacDonald InSession Film 04/26/2024
B+
The Swordsman is a beautiful mix of stunning choreography, impressive martial arts work, and attention to period detail that keeps you in the moment. Go to Full Review
Chris Mello In Review Online 06/06/2021
[The Swordsman is] rendered almost wholly ineffective by weak, unintuitive direction and an edit that doesn't know how to show the profound abilities of the film's performers. Go to Full Review
Kelechi Ehenulo FILMHOUNDS Magazine 05/25/2021
4/5
Sure, there are better films out there that have accomplished more than what The Swordsman provides. But at one hour and forty minutes, it's a breezy satisfaction for the senses. Go to Full Review
Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 05/17/2021
A classic tale of a man having to face the demons of his past in order to save the one he loves. Go to Full Review
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barbara b @Birtie51 2d Arguably one of his best performances. I first discovered him in the t v series.My country. Since then, I have looked for as many of his performances as I could find and be able to view. He never disappoints. He's handsome, sexy and also a great actor. Another of my favorites with him starring would be "fated to love you". A departure from my country and swordsman.It is still a romantic comedy that I have come to love. See more Bobby E Aug 5 Excellent cinemaphotography , sets ,costuming ,story and acting . Don't pass it up . See more David F. @DF7744 Jul 10 Amazing swordplay, and compelling story. You will not be disappointed. See more Madam D May 25 3.25 stars. The action & cinematography is quite good. Defining family & sword fighting are the main themes. See more Sarfaraz A Apr 2 Choi Jae-hoon directed the South Korean period drama. Jang Hyuk stars in the title role, with Joe Taslim, Kim Hyun-soo, and Jeong Man-sik. The film is set in the 17th century, and revolves around Tae-yul, a faithful swordsman to the deposed king, Gwanghaegun, who is gradually going blind while simultaneously caring for his smart and bright teenage daughter, Tae-ok. Tae-ok is willing to become the foster daughter of a nobleman in order to assist her father get expensive herbs. However, the foreign invasion of the small territory resulted in the slavery of women, particularly young girls, and brutality against resistant husbands and fathers. Tae-ok becomes a victim of this human trade, and her father must now use force against the evil men and traitors to rescue her. It is distinguished by sword fight choreography and a tender story with a hint of mystery. The audience learns the truth about the father sacrificing everything to save his daughter while also experiencing visual loss. I lately watched Jang Hyuk's "The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die (2022)", which was released two years later and likewise has Jang rescuing a teenage girl from sex traffickers. Jang had strong performances in both of these movies. See more Gaming N 06/16/2024 joe taslim the goat no cap See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A swordsman who is going blind is forced to raise his sword again to save his daughter, who has been kidnapped by a slave dealer.
Director
Choi Jae-hun, Choi Jae-Hoon
Producer
Park A-hyeong
Screenwriter
Choi Jae-hun, Choi Jae-Hoon
Production Co
Opus Pictures
Genre
Action
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 11, 2021
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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