 The 14 Amazons (product link)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
14 Amazons greatly exceeded my expectations, director Ching Gong manages a near perfect balance of drama, narrative and action. I won't bother with a description of the plot - it's sufficient to say that 14 Amazons plays like a wuxia version of the Dirty Dozen or Kelly's Heroes with our heroines deep behind enemy lines fighting for survival.... and of course vengeance! The first section of the film is largely given over to plot and character development but once the action starts it comes thick and fast - the final showdown with those evil Mongols includes some of the best fight choreography I've seen from a wuxia film from this period.
A great cast, a rousing soundtrack, spectacular locations, some vicious swordplay and a great story make 14 Amazons well worth a look! |
