For enthusiasts of Chad Stahelski’s dynamic style, it could be worthwhile to explore his other recent martial arts action masterpiece that he directed and starred in. Released in 2023 as “Flying Blade: The Wandering Warrior,” this wuxia film is now available for streaming on various platforms.
Directed by veteran actor Donnie Yen in his return to directing after two decades, the film “Sakra” is now streaming on Apple TV, Hi-YAH, and various other platforms in the United States. In the UK and elsewhere, it’s available on Prime Video. Starring Chen Yuqi, Cya Liu, and Kara Wai, this movie was a huge success in China and is based on the 1960s novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” by Jin Yong. The story revolves around Donnie Yen’s character, a highly respected martial artist who is falsely accused of murder. For more details, you can read the official synopsis provided below.
Set against the backdrop of the renowned wuxia novel ‘Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils’ by Jin Yong, the series SAKRA introduces Donnie Yen as Qiao Feng, a highly esteemed martial arts leader. However, when he is falsely charged with murder and banished, Qiao Feng embarks on a journey to uncover his enigmatic past and identify the covert adversaries plotting against him from the hidden recesses.
‘Sakra’ Sees Donnie Yen Back in the Director’s Chair After Two Decades
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, garnering a 65% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the martial arts film “Sakra” was appreciated more by audiences, with a rating of 72% on the Popcornmeter. One critic who admired Yen’s talent, both as an actor and director, was Simon Abrams from RogerEbert.com, who gave the movie a near-perfect score of 3 out of 4 stars. He praised Yen for effectively adapting the romantic and fantastical elements of the wuxia novel into a live-action film, concluding that “Sakra” is not a lightweight production, but rather a well-crafted star vehicle and adaptation.
In contrast to consistently churning out top-notch action movies in the East, Donnie Yen has recently gained significant recognition in the West through his portrayal of the blind assassin Caine in John Wick: Chapter 4. A spin-off is being developed, with Yen expressing interest in not only starring but also directing this upcoming action movie project.
It seems there’s a shared desire among fans and the studio for this event to unfold, and time will tell. To be honest, Steve, I don’t have more details, but what I can say is that discussions are ongoing, and they’re quite in-depth. We’ll have to wait and see where things lead.
At present, Donnie Yen is engrossed in bringing justice to life in the legal action thriller titled “The Prosecutor“. This film currently boasts an impressive rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by and featuring Donnie Yen himself, who also contributed to the script written by Edmond Wong, “The Prosecutor” is based on a real-life legal case from Hong Kong. The narrative follows a man wrongly accused of drug trafficking, after being framed. Although he admits guilt, the seasoned police officer turned prosecutor (Donnie Yen) remains convinced of his innocence and conducts his own investigation to uncover the truth.
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