The largest, and most prestigious of these is the 'House of Flying Daggers', which is growing ever more powerful under a mysterious new leader. Two local captains, Leo (Andy Lau) and Jin (Takeshi ...

The story is set in China in 859 AD, as a revolutionary group, the House of Flying Daggers, is battling the corrupt Tang government. Andy Lau plays Leo, a stern local police captain and Takeshi ...

The plain truth is, I could spend 500 words rhapsodizing about House of Flying Daggers ' first quarter-hour, and that quarter-hour is probably the weakest.

Those who are looking for drama, romance, and just a great storyline altogether, this is it. House of Flying Daggers has it all. Simply an amazing film, stunning from start to finish. March 05, 2005 ...

Flying Daggers may be one of the most visually bewitching films of the 21st century, but it's also supplemented by a story that’s just crazy enough to work. Set in the waning days of China’s ...

The visually astounding Shadow is Zhang Yimou’s best work since House of Flying Daggers Barry Hertz Published May 9, 2019 ...

In contrast to that film, "House of Flying Daggers" is relatively small scale the story of three people caught up in the decline of the Tang Dynasty in 859 A.D.

In contrast to that film, "House of Flying Daggers" is relatively small scale the story of three people caught up in the decline of the Tang Dynasty in 859 A.D.

Director: Zhang Yimou (2004) Showing in cinemas this month, the House of Flying Daggers (shi mian mai fu, 2004) is the latest blockbuster from Chinese auteur Zhang Yimou (Hero, Raise the Red Lantern).

His follow-up, House of Flying Daggers, bears many similar characteristics but can only be described as a disappointment.

Zhang Yimou's 'House of Flying Daggers,' like his 'Hero' (2004) and Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000) combines excitement, romance and astonishing physical beauty; to Pauline Kael ...