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Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Nick Cheung, and Vicki Zhao cross swords in the wuxia epic from Hong Kong blockbuster director Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs and The Storm Riders)! Featuring stunning swordplay action choreographed by renowned martial arts director Ching Siu Tung (Hero), the film based on Gu Long's classic Lu Xiaofeng novels is a must-watch for any fans of Hong Kong action cinema. The "Saint of Sword" Ye Gucheng (Andy Lau) asks imperial agent Dragon Nine (Nick Cheung) to arrange for him a duel against Nine's friend, the "God of Sword" Ximen Chuixue (Ekin Cheng), atop the Forbidden Palace to see who is the No.1 swordsman in the world. Hearing the news, the Ming Emperor sends his sister Princess Phoenix (Vicki Zhao), who is enamored with Ye, to stop the duel from taking place. Nine finds out in his investigation that the duel is actually just a cover for a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor...
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| Product Title: | The Duel (DVD) (US Version) 決戰紫禁之巔 (美國版) 决战紫禁之巅 (美国版) 決戦・紫禁城（決戰紫禁之巓）(DVD) (US版) The Duel (DVD) (US Version) |
| Artist Name(s): | Andy Lau | Vicki Zhao | Ekin Cheng | Andrew Lau 劉 德華 | 趙薇 | 鄭伊健 | 劉偉強 刘 德华 | 赵薇 | 郑伊健 | 刘伟强 劉徳華 （アンディ・ラウ） | 趙薇 （ヴィッキー・チャオ） | 鄭伊健（イーキン・チェン） | 劉偉強（アンドリュー・ラウ） 유덕화 | Vicki Zhao | Ekin Cheng | Andrew Lau |
| Release Date: | 2004-12-31 |
| Language: | Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Subtitles: | English, Traditional Chinese |
| Country of Origin: | Hong Kong |
| Picture Format: | NTSC What is it? |
| Disc Format(s): | DVD |
| Region Code: | All Region What is it? |
| Duration: | 104 (mins) |
| Publisher: | Tai Seng Video (US) |
| Package Weight: | 120 (g) |
| Shipment Unit: | 1 What is it? |
| YesAsia Catalog No.: | 1003943955 |
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* Sound Mix : Dolby Digital
* DVD Type : DVD-5
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導演︰劉偉強
Director: Lau Wai Keung
明朝刑部密探龍龍九，捧命追捕「鬼王七盜」，但忐人手段毒辣、神秘莫測，更查得他乃是武當掌門凌雲鶴的化身，連同好友西門吹雪一同拘捕他。此次行動全面失敗，凌頑抗更脅持徒兒，其中只有葉子青被雪所教，此時後二人卻雙雙墜入愛河。同時九回宮覆命卻遇上有劍聖之稱的葉孤城，更約雪於紫禁之巔比劍，來斷定誰是劍神。但葉在一次求御妹金燕子卻被傷，燕子怕雪來加害，便用雪蓮為葉治修。另一方面，九查出有一神秘劍客，藉以進行陰殺大計。當日，葉命人假扮自己與雪比劍，他卻去行刺皇上，幸得九早有埋伏，葉知必死，但他選擇了死於雪的劍下。
From the director of The Storm Riders comes this stunning, incredible special effects swordplay epic blockbuster in the tradition of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Matrix! The elusive "Sword Saint" (Andy Lau) requests a duel with "God Of Sword" (Ekin Cheng from The Storm Riders) at the apex of the Forbidden City, to see who is the world's finest swordsman. As the date of the duel nears, however, troubles soon befall the Imperial town, from surprise attacks to a daring conspiracy against the emperor, until everything is revealed at the climactic, spectacular fight.
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February 28, 2006
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The wu xia pian (swordplay film) at its most rarefied, local and complicated, this is the New Year's 2000 offering from BoB, the folks who brought you The Storm Riders and A Man Called Hero. Simon the Snow Blower (Ekin Cheng) and Cool Son Yeh (Andy Lau) are two master swordsmen all set for a duel on the rooftop of the Forbidden City. It's bound to be fun, or at least educational, and the Emperor's agent, 009 (Nick Cheung), is given the task of distributing eight tickets to the event. This being a wu xia pian, everything has to be complicated, and there are wheels-within-wheels machinations behind the scenes, a couple of nifty fight scenes, three love stories, and a murder mystery all thrown in the blender and set on "Hyper". Nick Cheung is the star of the show, and his comic high jinx sit uncomfortably with the serious, almost dour, performances of Andy and Ekin. Andy's finally in a situation where he can act circles around his co-stars, and he thoroughly patronizes everyone else in the cast. He's become so emaciated that his features resemble less and less those of a human being, and more and more those of the Roswell Alien. Nick Cheung grows on you, Elvis Tsui is always a lot of bald-headed fun, but Ekin seems to be set on "Mute" and Kristy Yang is lost in a role that requires lots of simpering (she's good at it, but there's so much of it). Andy is what's for sale in this flick, his Cool Son offers up a much more human swordsman than Ekin's mono-expressioned human Cuisinart. Based on a classic TV series from the 1970s, Luk Siu Fung, in particular an episode called The Duel, many local critics carped that this new version is old wine in a new bottle. Others pointed out that this is a reactionary version of the classic story, a remake that clearly takes the side of centralized, autocratic government against a disenfranchised minority. They're right, but if you think that's what Andrew Lau has on his mind, you've got to be kidding. The flick is beautiful, with giant, winter sets and all the rocky and remote outdoor locations that China has to offer. The action choreography, although CGI-enhanced beyond recognition, is by Ching Siu-tung. It's his first movie work in several years, and it's as lovely as ever. In fact, every shot in this movie, action directed by the truly surreal Ching Siu-tung, enhanced by CGI, and shot by eager-to-please Andrew Lau, is truly beautiful. It's as if Ang Lee got konked on the head while shooting Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and had a very, very odd dream. by Grady Hendrix |
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Karling
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Better than I expected.
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If you like fantasy kung fu film, with lots of good looking actors and pretty actresses, reasonable plot , then this movie is a good choice. Quite a few funny scenes and the actresses did surprise me with their performances, not bad. Don't expect real fighting scenes, these movie stars are actors, not fighters. |
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March 20, 2007
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New age disappointment
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This is one of those fancy, special effect, swordplay movies that have been coming out on the band wagon since Stormriders. The swordplay is flowered up by special effects & posturing with nothing to raise an eyebrow to. The faces, language & styles are more modern than I care for & prefer a classic swordplay movie over this one anyday. The title is misleading because one never really happens, but perhaps that all plays into the plot! (oooo...ahaha.) |
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October 22, 2005
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Looked good. Can't say much else about the film th
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Oh boy, another dont judge a book by its cover type of film. An all star cast with a DVD cover and preview that looked terrific. Unfortunately, films completely the opposite. On the bright side, it does have its funny moments and tries to construct a relatively decent plot. The acting from most of the characters, well maybe apart from Ekin I dont think he even tried to act the role. It seemed like he was just blurting out the lines is also ok but the film just didnt cut it. Visual effects didnt help either. I kind of expected more action from the ending as well (they did call it The Duel didnt they?) but what we get is a short mish mash, mumbo jumbo choreographed fight sequence with some matrixy rip off visual effects added in. Purchase only if you have a lot of cash lying around and have nothing left to purchase. Even then, that cash might be better spent somewhere else. |
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July 6, 2005
July 6, 2005
WhaT are u TALKING ABOUT?
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ThiS movie is one of the BesT i've seen. ..it'z nto boring..what are u talkIng about..it'z actually pack with action and reaLLy funny. I was a little disappointed with the endings but beside that..this movies is a MUST SEE!!! O__O |
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>.<
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"The Dual" is a great movie if you like some swordfighting action mixed with a little romance, and one's dedication to be the best of the best. Fans of both Ekin Cheng and Andy Lau should enjoy this movie as it brings out their inner character.. ENJOY |
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