Donnie Yen (who I will watch in anything) is a martial arts expert serving time in prison for murder. While serving time, a series of murders begins to unfold where martial arts masters are being killed. It turns out that the killer is targeting the experts of each field (fists, kicking, swords, etc.) and he has the goal of challenging Yen, who is the acknowledged master of all. Yen convinces the police to let him out of prison so he can help capture this killer. Yen's character is a prototypical master. He is in ultimate control of his physicality, and his emotional state. And he uses this control to exhibit peace and confidence, even amidst battle. Maybe this is a romantic view of the martial arts, but Yen owns the role. He exudes this romantic view of the master, portraying the true value of martial arts and the true purpose of the craft as means to developing spiritual wholeness. Awesome.
4 stars (out of 5)
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