Butterfly & Sword
(1993)
Starring Michelle
Yeoh (Ko), Tony Leung Chin Wai (Sing), Joey Wong (Butterfly), Donnie
Yen (Yip Cheung)
Another
classic for Michelle fans, it holds a special
place in our hearts not just because Michelle is in the film but also
because
she sings the end title song (great voice, Michelle!). Michelle’s
character
and her brother roam around, fighting the forces of the Emperor who is
falling
ill and is very old but dastardly. Plots within plots, even the
nephew
of the Emperor has a special, unexpected skill. Originally slated
to
have a tragic ending, producers decided there might be a sequel so
changed
the ending at the last minute, so the tragic ending was never seen in
theaters.
It is, however, available on DVD…if, that is, you can find it.
Pretty
good movie.
Grade: B+
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