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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Guest&nbsp; 85555" data-source="post: 9600182"><p>This isn't a Chen Pei-Pei movie but I didn't want to start a whole new thread (I will probably have some more Cheng Pei-Pei thoughts posted soon though). But did a review of The Lady Assassin recently (<a href="https://thebedrockblog.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-lady-assassin-casual-review.html" target="_blank">you can see the whole review here</a>). It is a very solid film, but the director of Holy Flame of the Martial World and Bastard Swordsman. Stars Norman Chu and Leanne Lau Suet-Wah. It is set in the reigns of the 4th and 5th Qing Dynasty Emperors, and involves palace intrigue over succession. The early portion of the film involves the Fourth Prince's efforts to find his father's will and alter it. After he comes to power, he betrays the promise he made to the people who helped him (he had vowed to change the Qing Empire's anti-Han policies but goes back on his word). This ultimately leads to a conflict where he must recruit Japanese ninjas to protect himself. The fight scenes are great, really tight and well choreographed. They are also nicely edited. And even though it is mostly palace intrigue it still creates a strong sense of atmosphere. The performances were also all very good. The disc itself is new from 88 Films and looks beautiful. Doesn't look old at all. I quite liked this one.</p></blockquote><p></p>