From legendary director Yuen Woo-ping, Blades of the Guardians is out now on Digital platforms and coming to 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and standard
Blu-ray from 19th October. This critically acclaimed film has become the highest grossing wuxia film of all time.
“A visual and visceral treat… action film of the year” ★★★★★ *Eastern Film
Fans*
“Quite possibly Yuen Woo Ping’s finest moment yet” ★★★★★ *Invincible Asia*
“An out-and-out masterpiece of wuxia” ★★★★★ *Road Rash Reviews*
“Top tier entertainment that proves the genre still has much to offer”
★★★★ *City
on Fire*
“An action-packed epic… truly a cut above” ★★★★ *Daily Star*
“Visually and viscerally thrilling” ★★★★ *The Echo*
“A breakneck martial arts epic” ★★★★ *Filmhounds*
Check out the Eastern Film Fans 5 Star Review here
From legendary action director and martial arts choreographer, Yuen Woo-ping (*Kill Bill, The Matrix, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*) comes the highest-grossing wuxia film of all time, *Blades of the Guardians*. Experience this global box office sensation like never before in stunning 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray combo, on standard Blu-ray, and Digital platforms.The film is presented in original Mandarin language with immersive DolbyAtmos, and an English dub track is also available.
Set during the Sui Dynasty, the story follows Dao Ma, a bounty hunter who accepts a job escorting a man on the long road to the city of Chang’an. However, he discovers the person in his custody is the empire’s most wantedbounty, with every greedy faction in pursuit.
Adapted from the graphic novels by Xu Xianzhe, *Blades of the Guardians* boasts a multi-generational martial arts and action cast led by Wu Jing (Wolf
Warrior), Nicholas Tse (Raging Fire), Yosh Yu (Creation of the Gods Trilogy), Chen Lijun (New Dragon Gate Inn), Cisha (The Shadow’s Edge),
Tony Leung Ka Fai (The Shadow’s Edge), Max Zhang (Ip Man 3), Kara Wai (My Young Auntie), Jet Li (Hero) and K-pop stars Jun (Wen Junhui) The Shadow’s Edge) and Win Win (Dong Sicheng) (NCT).
A must-see for martial arts fans everywhere, Blades of the Guardians signals the return of a master filmmaker still operating at the highest level. Returning to his historical epic roots, he reinvigorates the wuxiagenre while unifying four generations of screen talent.
Trinity CineAsia presents Blades of the Guardians out now on Digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray from 19th October
Tech Specs & Extras:
-Mandarin Dolby Atmos
-English Dub also available
-Behind-the-Scenes clips (inc. 2 x 4K exclusives)
-Cast Greetings (4K exclusive)
-UK trailers
