There is almost always something amusing, entertaining or something good in movies like this. I was not disappointed watching 'Dao' ('The Blade'), a dark movie with great visuals. It is about a one armed swordsman who seeks revenge. We see how he loses his limb, how he trains in martial art and will seek that revenge.
Like I said this is a dark movie, with dark themes as well. Light is something hard to find in 'Dao'. There is a lot of violence and blood, and sometimes the movie goes over the top. This will be stupid for some, totally in its place for others. I like these kind of sequences when they have a certain effect for the movie, and here I think it was the right choice. The cinematography and editing help creating a certain atmosphere and they help to make the action look amazing.
May be this is not the best movie in the genre, I prefer a John Woo movie, but it is pretty good. Not for all audiences but if you like the genre there is a good chance you will like 'Dao'.
Like I said this is a dark movie, with dark themes as well. Light is something hard to find in 'Dao'. There is a lot of violence and blood, and sometimes the movie goes over the top. This will be stupid for some, totally in its place for others. I like these kind of sequences when they have a certain effect for the movie, and here I think it was the right choice. The cinematography and editing help creating a certain atmosphere and they help to make the action look amazing.
May be this is not the best movie in the genre, I prefer a John Woo movie, but it is pretty good. Not for all audiences but if you like the genre there is a good chance you will like 'Dao'.