14 BLADES

Donnie Yen is the lethal weapon in 14
Blades, the stylish wuxia film from
acclaimed action movie master Daniel
Lee (Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of
the Dragon) about Jinyiwei, the feared
secret agents of the imperial court in
ancient China who were famously clad
in brocade costumes. There’s probably
no better choice than Yen for the
headlining role of a hunted Jinyiwei
commander, as the film offers plenty
of opportunities for the martial arts
superstar to flex his muscles. Further
boosting the film’s appeal are his
attractive co-stars including Mainland
actress Vicki Zhao (Red Cliff), Taiwan
pop idol Wu Chun of Fahrenheit
(Butterfly Lovers), Hong Kong Film
Awards Best New Performer Kate Tsui
(Eye in the Sky), and Singaporean
actor Qi Yuwu (Painted Skin). Kung fu
legend Sammo Hung, Shaw Brothers star
Chen Kuan Tai, and veteran Hong Kong
actors Wu Ma, Law Ka Ying, and Damian
Lau round out the star-studded cast.
Nominated for Best Action Choreography
and Best Sound Design at the 29th Hong
Kong Film Awards, 14 Blades was the
top-grossing Chinese blockbuster
during the 2010 Chinese New Year
holidays.