Sakra
Sakra

Sakra

2023Movie130 minCantonese

Qiao Feng is the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists. After he is wrongfully accused of murder and subsequently exiled, Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story—and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Donnie YenGenres: Action, Drama, History

Plot Summary

In the tumultuous Tang Dynasty, a disillusioned soldier named Pao seeks redemption after a devastating war. He finds purpose in protecting the innocent and upholding justice, becoming a legendary warrior known as Sakra. His path is fraught with peril as he confronts corrupt officials, battles formidable foes, and navigates a complex web of loyalty and betrayal.

Critical Reception

Sakra received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Praise was often directed at Donnie Yen's signature action choreography and his compelling performance, as well as the film's historical setting and ambition. However, some critics noted pacing issues and a somewhat predictable narrative arc.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its elaborate and well-executed action sequences, a hallmark of Donnie Yen's work.
  • Appreciated for its historical backdrop and the film's grand scale.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat conventional and the pacing uneven.

Google audience: Audience reactions suggest an enjoyment of the film's action-packed nature and visual spectacle, with many appreciating Donnie Yen's return to a leading martial arts role. Some viewers found the story engaging, while others felt it could have benefited from a tighter narrative.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the classic Chinese martial arts novel 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' by Jin Yong, a renowned author in the wuxia genre.

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Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

_Sakra_ is a really fun action film trapped within the confines of a convoluted melodrama which is mostly only worthwhile if you’re a hardcore fan of wuxia films or a Yen enthusiast. The martial arts legend has a strong on-screen presenc...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Sakra is a mixed bag at best. Well choreographed, martial arts action sequences, are "cut and pasted" into an inarticulate, meandering, disjointed film, with a weak, plot hole ridden, back story, derived from ancient Chinese folk lore, lin...
terrapong

terrapong

Another mixed bag from Donnie Yen. While the martial arts and fight choreography are fun, the movie itself is boring and incoherent. It feels like a hundred episode TV drama cut into 2 hours of random clips. The amount of nonsense in thi...