Rotten
A China-set, 12th-century action drama that cuts with the blatancy of a broadsword.
Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Outcast
To save their souls they must save a kingdom.
2014 · 1h 38m · Not Rated
Action, Adventure
Directed by
Nick Powell
Overview
A mysterious warrior teams up with the daughter and son of a deposed Chinese Emperor to defeat their cruel brother, who seeks their deaths.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
5%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The barnacle-encrusted plot, which pits little Prince Zhao (Bill Su Jiahang), the rightful heir to the emperor's throne, against his murderous older brother, Shing (Andy On), is dumbed down to the studs.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Rotten
The film may be best remembered for costar Nicolas Cage's warrior coif, perhaps his most unflattering movie hairdo yet - and that's saying a lot.
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
Stunt man Nicholas Powell helms, his directing debut, showing little regard for characters or story.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Rotten
Given the state of Nicolas Cage's resume, it's faint praise to say this samurai tale is slightly better than most of his recent movies.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
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