Saviour of the Soul
Saviour of the Soul

Movie spotlight

Saviour of the Soul

1991
Movie
92 min
Cantonese

A woman blinds a martial arts master and his pupil vows revenge on her. She is forced to abandon her loved ones without explanation in order to protect them from her ill-intentioned pursuer.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: David LaiGenres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

A righteous and skilled kung fu master, Fok, finds himself in a love triangle with a virtuous woman and a seductive ghost. His pursuit of justice leads him into conflict with a powerful demon king, forcing him to master his inner powers and confront his destiny. Ultimately, he must choose between his earthly love and his spiritual duty to save humanity from darkness.

Critical Reception

Saviour of the Soul was a commercially successful Hong Kong fantasy-action film, known for its blend of martial arts, supernatural elements, and romantic comedy. While not critically lauded by Western standards, it was popular with audiences in Asia for its energetic fight choreography and engaging supernatural plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative blend of Hong Kong action and supernatural fantasy.

  • Lauded for the chemistry between Andy Lau and Anita Mui.

  • Noted for its entertaining, albeit somewhat campy, special effects and fight sequences.

Google audience: Audience reception often highlights the film's entertaining mix of genres and the star power of its leads, particularly Andy Lau and Anita Mui. Many found the supernatural elements and martial arts sequences to be enjoyable, contributing to its status as a classic Hong Kong action-fantasy film.

Fun Fact

The film was a significant box office success in Hong Kong, benefiting from the popularity of its lead actors, Andy Lau and Anita Mui, who were major stars in the Cantopop music scene as well as in film.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review