The Butcher, the Chef, and the Swordsman

Name: The Butcher, the Chef, and the Swordsman
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: March 18, 2011
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 25

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China Lion Film Distribution | Release Date: March 18, 2011 | PG-13

Summary: The Butcher, The Chef and the Swordsman follows the journey of a mystical blade as it passes through the hands of three ambitious men. As the interwoven story unfolds, they find that the blade possesses the power to dramatically change the fate of each of its owners. (China Lion Film Distribution)

Director: Wuershan

Genre(s): Action, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 95 min

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James Adams

Mar 17, 2011

Yes, it's all quite mad, Max, with a shaggy-dog ending to boot. But this giddiness, its go-for-broke/what-the-hellness, also is the film's strength. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Vadim Rizov

Mar 21, 2011

When all the pieces finally come together at the end, the effect is less impressive than it is reminiscent of "Wayne's World": multiple endings, no real impact or weight to either. Read full review

Nick Pinkerton

Mar 15, 2011

The most avid fans of merciless mugging will be the sole admirers of the bookending story of Liu Xiaoye's Butcher. Read full review

Mark Olsen

Mar 17, 2011

Wuershan's heavy hand, never letting up for a moment to allow any air or life to enter the film, cuts off the film's energy even as it rattles relentlessly on. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

Mar 18, 2011

The noise level reminds me of Canal Street in Chinatown on a Sunday afternoon. Read full review

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kane_mcneill

Feb 12, 2012

Loved it..after reading some of reviews by professional critics it leads me to believe they don't get it. The movies visuals were great and for us non-critic types we enjoy movies like this after a long week at work. Looking fw to their next movie.

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