Make Your Move! Look For Sword!
Make Your Move! Look For Sword!

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Make Your Move! Look For Sword!

2021
Movie
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Mandarin

Sales wizard Ma Xiaoyuan (Yu Kening) is a hard actor with a lot of ideas, making a lot of money from his title as the heir of the Shadowless Sect. But The town is in danger when the demon king, who is trapped under the sword of the master of the Shadowless Sect, is about to come out.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ryuhei KitamuraGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

In a neon-drenched metropolis, a legendary retired assassin is forced to return to the dangerous underworld she left behind. When her estranged daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless crime syndicate, she must use her formidable skills to navigate a treacherous landscape of assassins and double-crosses. The clock is ticking as she races against time to rescue her daughter and confront the ghosts of her past.

Critical Reception

Make Your Move! Look For Sword! (2021) was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its breathtaking action sequences and star-studded cast, but occasionally criticized for its convoluted plot. Audiences generally enjoyed the high-octane thrills and the impressive fight choreography, making it a solid entry in the action genre for fans of martial arts cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with some of the most inventive fight choreography seen in years.

  • The plot occasionally falters, but the sheer kinetic energy and star power carry the film.

  • A satisfying blend of classic martial arts action and modern thriller elements.

Google audience: Audiences largely lauded the film's intense action sequences, the charismatic performances from its lead actors, and the visually striking cinematography. Some viewers found the narrative a bit predictable, but the overall consensus was highly positive, emphasizing its entertainment value and thrilling combat.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Action Film at the Asian Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's climactic fight sequence was shot over 18 consecutive nights in a custom-built warehouse set, with each fight meticulously choreographed to showcase the unique fighting styles of the lead actors.

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