Flying Guillotine II

Director Ho Meng-hua constructs the narrative with a steady hand, relying on the classic wuxia framework and populating it with spectacular, if slightly staged, duel sequences. He works with a clear visual contrast between the cold opulence of the palace and the warm, almost familial rebel camp.

Those who tire of overly complex plots will find a straightforward adventure where honor trumps survival. What lingers after the final clash is the satisfying simplicity of a well-executed period spectacle. — MovieFinder Editorial