Butterfly Swords (1993) | DVD | USED

Title: Butterfly Swords (1993)

Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Wuxia

Plot Synopsis:

Set during the Tang Dynasty, secret agents Ko and Sing work under the Iron Boat Clan, which seeks to overthrow the corrupt court. As their mission becomes entangled in personal loyalties and betrayals, Ko must choose between his love for the beautiful assassin Lady Ko and his duty to the clan. The lines between friendship, duty, and betrayal blur as swords clash in a tale of covert wars and inner conflict.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Michael Mak

• Writers: Szeto Kam-Yuen, John Chong

• Cast:

  • Donnie Yen as Sing

  • Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ko

  • Joey Wong as Lady Ko

  • Michelle Reis as Sister Ko

  • Elvis Tsui as Lord Suen

IMDb Link: Butterfly Swords (1993) 

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. tyler – ★★★☆☆
   “A confusing, uneven plot but packed with over-the-top wire fu action and some really creative choreography. A visual feast even when the story fumbles.”

2. BillieSparrow – ★★★★☆
   “Chaotic wuxia insanity. Donnie Yen is magnetic, and the film has this dreamlike logic that only makes sense if you surrender to the madness.”

3. CinemaOnMars – ★★☆☆☆
   “The editing is way too frenetic, and character motivations seem lost in the shuffle. Some beautiful imagery, but not enough to carry the plot.”

4. celine – ★★★☆☆
   “Romantic entanglements and double-crosses abound. A bit much at times, but you can’t deny the ambition. Michelle Reis is radiant.”

5. wesleyharding – ★★★☆☆
   “This is bonkers cinema. The action goes from poetic to absurd in a flash. It’s not for everyone, but fans of ’90s Hong Kong wuxia will find plenty to love.”

Meta Description:
Butterfly Swords (1993) delivers a whirlwind of wuxia action, starring Donnie Yen and Tony Leung in a tale of assassins, betrayal, and political intrigue during the Tang Dynasty. A visually stunning martial arts spectacle.