Review of House of Flying Daggers (2004) by Mei L — 05 May 2009

Anyone else think that Zhang Yimou's plots are too simple, even with the twists?

This review of House of Flying Daggers (2004) was written by Mei L on 05 May 2009.

House of Flying Daggers has generally received very positive reviews.

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