Magnificent Warriors
(1987)
The third of the Michelle Yeoh vehicles, Magnificent
Warriors is about how Michelle's character is involved in helping the Chinese
countryside defend against the invading Japanese in Manchuria. Lots
of action - yes, Michelle got injured during filming, popping her femoral
artery and having emergency surgery when someone kicked her too hard in the
thigh - she steps forward to take on the Japanese herself even though she's
part of a secret group of freedom fighters. The tiny town with the
naive leaders, they take them head on. Fun, fast, and leaves behind
the story - but still good.
Grade: B