Yuen Woo-ping, Blades of the Guardians Gets UK Home Release

Legendary Hong Kong choreographer and filmmaker Yuen Woo-ping returns with another Wuxia epic. Trinity CineAsia are set to release Blades Of  the Guardians in October on 4K and Blu-ray.

The film stars Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse and Tony Leung Ka Fai. The critically acclaimed film all about a bounty who must escort someone who might just be the most wanted person in the region.

Robert Ewing reviewed the film earlier this year and loved the film. He described Blade of the Guardians as “Yuen Woo-ping at his very best, delivering a Wuxia epic like only he could. Featuring jaw-dropping, spellbinding action, strong performances, and a story that ties everything together into a cohesive, satisfying whole“. You can read Robert’s review here.

This also stars  Yosh Yu, Chen Lijun, Cisha, Max Zhang, Kara Wai , Jet Li and K-pop stars Jun (Wen Junhui) and Win Win (Dong Sicheng).

Extras:
-Mandarin Dolby Atmos
-English Dub also available
-Behind-the-Scenes clips (inc. 2 x 4K exclusives)
-Cast Greetings (4K exclusive)
-UK trailers

Synopsis | From legendary action director and martial arts choreographer, Yuen Woo-ping (Kill Bill, The Matrix, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) comes the highest-grossing wuxia film of all time, Blades of the Guardians. 

Set during the Sui Dynasty, the story follows Dao Ma, a bounty hunter who accepts a job escorting a man on the long road to the city of Chang’an. However, he discovers the person in his custody is the empire’s most wanted bounty, with every greedy faction in pursuit.

Adapted from the graphic novels by Xu Xianzhe, Blades of the Guardians boasts a multi-generational martial arts and action cast led by Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior), Nicholas Tse (Raging Fire), Yosh Yu (Creation of the Gods Trilogy), Chen Lijun (New Dragon Gate Inn), Cisha (The Shadow’s Edge), Tony Leung Ka Fai (The Shadow’s Edge), Max Zhang (Ip Man 3), Kara Wai (My Young Auntie), Jet Li (Hero) and K-pop stars Jun (Wen Junhui) (The Shadow’s Edge) and Win Win (Dong Sicheng) (NCT).

A must-see for martial arts fans everywhere, Blades of the Guardians signals the return of a master filmmaker still operating at the highest level. Returning to his historical epic roots, he reinvigorates the wuxia genre while unifying four generations of screen talent.

Blades of the Guardians out now on Digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray from 19th October.

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