Rebels from the Red Flower society have unearthed disturbing information about the current Qing emperor (Da-Shi Chang) -- namely, that he was born Han, not Manchu -- and it's up to his unacknowledged brother (Zhang Duo Fu) to unite them against their evil conquerors. The martial arts action is okay, but nothing like the spectacular flying fu of the '90s; and the subtitles are accurate, taking away another source of fun in this uncommonly sincere action/historical saga.

(2.5/4)



[Reviewed by Steve Spinali]