Review of House of Flying Daggers (2004) by Jade L — 01 Sep 2009

I really love and adore the use of colour in this film and the fight sequences are seemless and effortless, really believable and one to watch!

This review of House of Flying Daggers (2004) was written by Jade L on 01 Sep 2009.

House of Flying Daggers has generally received very positive reviews.

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