True Legend

True Legend

Synopsis

Also known as Su Qi-Er. So Chan (Vincent Chiu) was a wealthy man obsessed with kung-fu who fell from grace after he and his family became the victims of conspiracies. Eventually, he rises from his compromised state as a beggar and transforms himself into a martial arts master, patriot and folk hero, honoured as the “King of Beggars”.

Official Site: www.yuenwooping-truelegend.com

Singapore Release Date: 11th February 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 110 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Action | Drama | History

Cast: Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Michelle Yeoh, Jay Chou

Crew: Director (Yuen Woo-Ping), Producer (Bill Kong, Zhang Zhenyang), Writers (To Chi-Long), and Editing (Wenders Li)

The Trailer

The Review

This flick has plenty of action.

From martial arts to engaging saves, but that’s all it has.

Story wise, I was surprised it faltered considering the rich folk Chinese stories the writers could adapt and use, but didn’t.

I guess they tried to make-up for the weak plot with all that beautiful scenery.

The landscape scenes I have to agree is indeed breathtaking.

It boils down to bad directing I truly believe.

Oh well, watch this if you want have money to spare.

The Good

• Excellent acting
• Music score was brilliant

The Bad

• Bad direction
• Weak plot

Editor’s Ratings