“its sword-play are wonderful… absorbing and entertaining.” – Mark Adams, Screen
“9 points out of 10. A tip-top cast, well-crafted script and punchy action capture the classic essence of the swordplay genre…It's been a long time since a movie has captured the essence of the costume martial arts genre as well as REIGN OF ASSASSINS. Without heavy resort to visual effects, and without going too far down any one stylistic road, the film gives new life to a genre that's been pulled every which way in the past 20 years in search of new thrills.” - DerekElley (read full article)
“Replacing guns and bombs with flashing swordplay, aerial fighting and fantasy effects, the beautifully balanced story finds time for humor and a piercingly romantic finale. This lush visual treat should have no trouble finding kung fu audiences, with crossover potential to the Western art circuit"
"The ending is moving and poetic, confirming the acting depths of the two principals, who are much more than martial-arts stars.” - Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
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