Well Go USA continues to churn out all sorts of interesting films across all genres. The latest, The Flying Swordsman reunites the stars of Sakra, Huawei Zhao and Ray Lui, along with Yusi Chen, Shanshan Chunyu, and Zihan Chen from The Assassin director Lei Qiao -K. Could this be yet another master martial art feature or will it fall on its own blade?
 

The Flying Swordsman follows a wicked plot to steal a hidden fortune that results in the death of two renowned warriors, where the map leading to the treasure’s rumored location inexplicably disappears. But when the map is finally located a decade later, the eight assassins from the original plot re-emerge only to be challenged by a mysterious swordsman.
 

I love these kinds of martial arts films. They bring into the wuxia genre that gives the master’s various unique abilities or powers that are taught through their training. This always offers up a lot more fun and over-the-top action and here is no different. They have infused a bit more supernatural abilities here as opposed to just the martial arts stuff, and it makes for some great moments.
 

Sure, the film gets bogged down on itself at times as it tries to bring a variety of twists and turns, but thankfully keeps it pretty streamlined most of the time. The set up is simple and brings just enough to get things moving and in turn ends up making come of the final moments surprises all the better and unexpected. There are some elements that are pretty obvious, but some others that I didn’t even think about, and it really elevates the story at hand.
 

There is a ton of action here bringing in some great wire work, clever weaponry