A China-set, 12th-century action drama that cuts with the blatancy of a broadsword.
– Brad Wheeler,
Globe and Mail,
6 Feb 2015
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,
6 Feb 2015
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,
5 Feb 2015
rotten:
Stunt man Nicholas Powell helms, his directing debut, showing little regard for characters or story.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
5 Feb 2015
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.