Blades of the Guardians

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Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," who is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive," to Chang'an.

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Keith Uhlich

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Feb 21

Yuen Woo-ping knows how to direct wuxia action sequences, shocker, and additionally how to navigate a dizzying array of characters and locales so that any relational befuddlement becomes bliss.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

Feb 18

3.5/4

The film stands out among Yuen Woo-Ping's best directorial credits thanks partly to its straight-ahead run-and-fight narrative as well as its focus on playful action, movie-star charisma, and pulpy melodrama.

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Anya Couture

Geek Vibes Nation

2d

9/10

Woo-Ping has brought back his signature fluid style in a new way. Blending fighting styles with wire work and a more intense incorporation of environmental influences during fights, Blades of the Guardians is by far his best modern work.

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Brent Hankins

The Lamplight Review

3d

8/10

Woo-ping has once again proven himself a master of the genre, delivering a film packed to the gills with action that keeps finding new ways to surprise you just when you think you've taken its measure.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

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4d

4.5/5

A fierce, violent and entertaining wuxia epic, full of impressive fight choreography, some solid character work and efficient drama.

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Sean Gilman

The Chinese Cinema

4d

The film is a throwback, an epic wuxia in a tradition as old as Chinese cinema itself, one that, while not exactly rare nowadays, is rarely executed with as much style or grace.

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Andrew

1d

The best Mandarin Wuxia movie in 10 years IMO! I like the Biao Ren (Blade Guardian) comic and knew it has anime version, but never expected it to become a movie. However, it did surprise me with such high quality! Also, I'm neutral about Wu Jing, but I had to admit he did an excellent job! I highly recommend this movie! Especially if you understand Mandarin. It's worthwhile!

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Chris L

2d

Best kungfu movie I see so far. Fighting is real and exciting! A must see movie.

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Andrew

2d

Constant action, solid acting, good story, fantastic kung fu. Jet Li still got it. Second act (desert chase, particularly the sand storm) was phenomenal. Well worth watching for all Wuxia fans.

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Francisco M

2d

I was blown away! The movie had nonstop action and it looked like they relied very little on CGI

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Charlie F

2d

LOVED IT! Best wuxia movie since Crouching Tiger. Gorgeous cinematography, incredible choreography and action sequences, great fx. Do yourself a favor and go see this!

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Don J

2d

Awesome period martial arts epic from the master director himself Yuen Woo Ping. Amazing fight choreography and sword play sequences. I was riveted throughout. And Wu Jing is a total badass.

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Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," who is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive," to Chang'an.

Director: Woo-Ping Yuen
Screenwriter: Tai-lee Chan, Larry Yang, Yu Baimei, Chao-Bin Su
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 2h 10m