Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there existed a legendary sword known as the Magic Blade. The Magic Blade was said to possess unimaginable powers and was sought after by many adventurers, knights, and sorcerers. It was believed that whoever wielded the Magic Blade would gain unstoppable strength, invincibility, and the ability to cast powerful spells. Legends surrounding the Magic Blade spoke of its origins being traceable to the ancient gods themselves. It was said that the gods imbued the sword with their divine essence, granting it extraordinary abilities. The Magic Blade was said to be the weapon of choice for the gods and was used to protect the mortal realm from dark forces.

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The Magic Blade was said to be the weapon of choice for the gods and was used to protect the mortal realm from dark forces. Throughout history, tales of heroes who wielded the Magic Blade emerged. These heroes used the sword to vanquish evil, protect the innocent, and restore peace to the land.

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Shaw Cuts is happy to welcome a new face to the label squad: Lazarus, a young producer from Nuremberg, yields the perfect soundtrack for ‚The Magic Blade‘ with his debut record.
The story begins with another clash between arch-rivals Fu Hung Hsueh and Yen-Nan Fei, two of the country’s most skilled swordsmen, both on a quest to number one. ‚Rhea’ sets the perfect tempo for the duel with its heavyweight drums, revolving percussion and energetic pads.
Clanking swords are interrupted by the arrival of shady company - followers of the mysterious underworld swayer sent by Master Yu who wants Yen-Nan Fei’s head. Fu Hung Hsueh and Yen-Nan Fei join forces, slaying the villains in seconds. ‚Reverof Nema‘ rolls in, its commanding rhythm and moody chords giving the swordsmen new force and vitality.
Yu wants to eliminate the swordsmen so that they never gain possession of the Peacock-Dart, an indestructible weapon with thanatophoric effects and the object of Yu’s desires. But Fu Hung Hsueh and Yen-Nan Fei have already picked up the scent. Bloody battles follow against more of Yu’s entourage. The race against time is led by the energetic synth delirium and savage drums of ‚Casio Flex‘, leading Hsueh and Fei safely to the sublime weapon.
The duo journey on, defending the Peacock-Dart until they reach Yu’s temple. The final showdown. ‚Overcome’ and its warped groove, warm synths and thundering drums bring Master Yu to his knees and the netherworld. But who was Master Yu? Was it you? The myth lives on…

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The Magic Blade (1976)

Starring Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Tang Ching, Tanny Tien Ni, Lily Li Li-Li, Fan Mei-Sheng, Ku Feng, Norman Chu Siu-Keung, Lau Wai-Ling, Cheng Miu, Chan Shen, Teresa Ha Ping, Ku Kuan-Chung, Kong Yeung, Ng Hong-Sang, Chan Sze-Kai, Wong Ching-Ho

Directed by Chor Yuen

Expectations: Very excited to finally re-visit this.

The Magic Blade is a highly regarded wuxia in the Shaw Brothers catalog, and the nearly unanimous praise led me to review the film in 2010 (two months after starting Silver Emulsion). At the time I thought it was OK, but I didn’t understand why it was so well-loved. As the weeks went on, I kept thinking about the film, and how I must have missed something. I determined that context was the thing missing from my viewpoint, so later that year I began my chronological Shaw Brothers review project to fill my head with all the context I could handle. It’s now seven years later and I have finally arrived back around to The Magic Blade. It seems most people love the film right away, but for me I definitely needed the context to truly appreciate its mastery of the wuxia form.

The Magic Blade portrays a martial world full of strife and treachery. Like Killer Clans, it focuses on the dangers of the martial life and how prepared & alert one must be to survive against others’ devious intellect. The film opens on the deserted and quiet Phoenix Town, but this peace doesn’t last long. Out of the silence comes a procession of musicians, dancers, courtesans and other servants who prepare the town square for a grand display of entertainment for their master Yen Nan Fei (Lo Lieh). The celebration is cut short when a poncho-wearing Fu Hung Hsueh (Ti Lung) ominously appears out of the shadows. The two men have an appointment and a score to settle. Midway through their fight, though, a pair of expert assassins, Wood Devil and Tree Devil, ambush them. Fu and Yen are both swordsman of considerable skill and talent, and they have been targeted by the current leader of the martial world, Master Yu. Despite their vendetta to fight to the death, Fu and Yen team up for the time being to combat their shared threat.

Immediately, the film presents a very interesting and engaging dynamic between our lead characters. They wish to kill one another, but yet they are also a good team. Without Fu, Yen would have perished many times due to his lack of awareness and cunning. The film doesn’t go into this, but from his procession that opens the film, I imagine that Yen’s wealth has sheltered him from the day-to-day struggle of the martial world. Meanwhile, Fu Hung Hsueh is a quick-witted swordsman well-versed in strategy who roams the wild landscape at will. The characters are well-drawn and the film’s mysterious atmosphere only makes them more intriguing. It’s like seeing part of a mountain through the fog; you know the rest is there, but for now you can only imagine what its exact nature is. As much as this pair of lead characters makes the film great, their lack of a concrete, dramatically deep arc also hinders the film ever so slightly. It’s not a thing that the film necessarily needs, it’s just a small chink in the armor that makes it slightly less successful than my absolute top-end favorite Shaw pictures.

In addition to the two wonderful main characters, the secondary cast is filled up with some of the most colorful and memorable villains in all of wuxia cinema. I defy anyone to watch this movie and forget Devil Grandma! Anyway, Master Yu employs five fighters and dispatches them to take care of Fu and Yen, and each one of them has a unique weapon and style. Our heroes don’t merely fight them one-on-one (or two-on-one) either, each encounter is fraught with tension. The fights are more like punctuation to the grander scene of intrigue and atmosphere. The action of The Magic Blade isn’t always treated like this, but it never feels as rote as it sometimes does in other films. It’s an element woven deep into the fabric of this martial world, flowing naturally in and out of the scenes, no matter how brief or extended the action scenes may be. Tang Chia and Huang Pei-Chih deliver stunning choreography that blends the Lau Kar-Leung method of intricate, tight choreography with moments of supernatural abilities, which flows perfectly with Chor Yuen’s tendency to edit his fights a little more than the usual Shaw director. Our characters thus appear more superhuman than ever, laying a perfect foundation for later ’70s and ’80s wuxia to build from and exponentially expand upon. Where Killer Clans brought a new tone and focus to wuxia film, The Magic Blade goes a step further and also delivers an absolutely breathtaking action film.

Like Chor Yuen’s previous film, Killer Clans, The Magic Blade is an adaptation of a novel by Gu Long, which the film shares its Chinese title with (Horizon, Bright Moon, Saber [天涯‧明月‧刀, Tianya Mingyue Dao]). Horizon, Bright Moon, Saber is the fourth book in Gu Long’s five-book Little Li Flying Dagger (小李飛刀, Xiaoli Feidao) series, and it is also the third book of the Bordertown Prodigal (邊城浪子, Biancheng Langzi) trilogy that resides inside the Little Li Flying Dagger series. Get all that? 😀 The first book in the overall series was later adapted by Chor Yuen into The Sentimental Swordsman and its sequel Return of the Sentimental Swordsman, and the second book (and first of the internal trilogy) became Pursuit of Vengeance, telling an earlier tale of Ti Lung’s character in The Magic Blade, Fu Hung Hsueh. That books also became 1993’s A Warrior’s Tragedy, with Ti Lung reprising his role!

Re-watching The Magic Blade was a revelatory experience. It is a stunning piece of wuxia cinema that every fan should watch once (or twice 🙂 ) in their lives.

Next up in this chronological journey through the Shaw Brothers Martial Arts catalog is Hua Shan’s Brotherhood! See ya then!

The Magic Blade (2012)

Twenty-four years ago, "God of Sabre" Yang Chang Feng was double-crossed and murdered by someone close to him. Now his son Fu Hong Xue, a skilled swordsman himself, sets out to avenge his father's death. During his journey, Hong Xue meets with kindness and treachery, is conflicted by love and hatred, and eventually discovers the shocking truth behind his birth. Edit Translation

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• magyar / magyar nyelv
• dansk
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• Native Title:天涯明月刀
• Also Known As:Tian Ya Ming Yue Dao
• Director:Vicky Wong, Lai Shui Qing
• Genres:Romance, Wuxia
• Tags:Betrayal, Adapted From A Novel, Martial Arts, Historical, Adventure, Action(Vote or add tags)

• Country: China
• Type: Drama
• Episodes: 40
• Aired: Jun 24, 2012 - Jul 14, 2012
• Original Network:BTV
• Score: 7.4 (scored by 95 users)
• Ranked: #51820
• Popularity: #13230
• Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
• Watchers: 362
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Mom and Son moment!

The 2nd movie that I watched with Wallace Chung and I sort of loved this one. The Martial Arts, Fantasy, Visual arts was not a perfect 10 but it was liked. The things I loved about this movie was, of course, is Wallace Chung! The fact that it showed the Mother and Son bond in this piece. I'm a mom of 3 sons so my love for each one and I have a saying "If it took me to save any of my sons in health or life circumstances that I would sacrifice my life for them. I would do it in a heartbeat". I felt this in the story line. I know the movie was released listed in 1976 or here it is 2012 but I am trying to catch up on some of these Chung movies to see if he had passion in acting as he did back when as he did in 2017 " General and I" and so far he does! Don't fool yourselves, I'm not going to be one of those obsessive fans but I love a great movie and movies are not great unless the actor is. I also read where Wallace Chung loves Martial Arts and so do I.

Many stories told of the Magic Blade's transformative powers, where it could change shape and form to adapt to the needs of the wielder. Some claimed that it could glow with a blinding light, capable of striking fear into the hearts of enemies. However, acquiring the Magic Blade was no easy task. Many quests and trials were said to be necessary to prove one's worthiness to wield the weapon. These trials tested the hero's courage, wisdom, and selflessness. Only those who possessed the purest of intentions and were willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good were deemed worthy of wielding the Magic Blade. The Magic Blade became the subject of many legends and stories, passed down through generations. It represented hope, power, and the triumph of good over evil. Its allure attracted many who sought to exploit its powers for personal gain, leading to countless battles and conflicts throughout the ages. The Magic Blade's true whereabouts remained a mystery, as it was believed to be hidden away in a secret location, guarded by powerful enchantments and traps. Some claimed that only a chosen one, destined to be the savior of the realm, would discover the sword and fulfill its ultimate purpose. The Magic Blade serves as a reminder of the eternal struggle between light and darkness and the potential for greatness that lies within every individual. It symbolizes the quest for truth, justice, and the relentless pursuit of a better world. In conclusion, the Magic Blade is a mythical weapon that embodies power, mystique, and the potential to change the course of history. Throughout time, it has captivated the minds and hearts of those who seek adventure, heroism, and the triumph of good over evil. The legend of the Magic Blade continues to inspire and ignite the imaginations of all who yearn for a touch of magic in their lives..

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1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "The Magic Blade" as I had heard so many great things about it, but I found myself sorely disappointed. The plot was slow and lacked any real excitement. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth. Overall, I was bored throughout the entire book and struggled to make it to the end. I had high expectations for "The Magic Blade", but unfortunately, it fell short for me.

2. John - 1 star - I cannot express how much I disliked "The Magic Blade". The writing was confusing and the story felt disjointed. The characters were uninteresting and their motivations were unclear. The author tried to build a complex world, but it just felt like a jumbled mess. The plot twists were predictable and lacked any real impact. I was extremely disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to anyone.

3. Emily - 2 stars - I had such high hopes for "The Magic Blade" based on the positive reviews I had read, but I found it to be a major letdown. The pacing was incredibly slow, and I had a hard time staying engaged with the story. The characters were forgettable and I struggled to connect with any of them. The world-building was mediocre at best, and I found myself feeling like the author was trying too hard to create a unique and fantastical setting. "The Magic Blade" just didn't live up to the hype for me.

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