SummaryThe 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)
Directed By:Wuershan
Written By:Jiajia Zhang, Que Tang, Luoshan Ma, Wuershan, Changhe An
The Butcher, the Chef, and the Swordsman
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
25
User score
Generally Unfavorable
2.3
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
20% Positive
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20% Mixed
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60% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Mar 17, 2011
63
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.
Mar 21, 2011
50
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.
Mar 15, 2011
30
The most avid fans of merciless mugging will be the sole admirers of the bookending story of Liu Xiaoye's Butcher.
Mar 17, 2011
20
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.
Mar 18, 2011
0
The noise level reminds me of Canal Street in Chinatown on a Sunday afternoon.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
17% Positive
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17% Mixed
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67% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Feb 12, 2012
8
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.
Production Company:
- Bolong Investment
- First Cut Studios Inc.
- Fox International Productions (FIP)
- Taihe Film Investment Co. Ltd.
- Union Voole Technology Co
- Zhongxunxincheng Advertising
- Zixuxuanyang Cultural Development Co
Release Date:Mar 18, 2011
Duration:1 h 35 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:One legendary blade will change the destiny of all who wield it.
Awards
Golden Horse Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
Chinese Young Generation Film Forum
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chinese Film Media Awards
• 1 Nomination
