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Blades of the Guardians

Blades of the Guardians

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Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," 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.Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," 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.

February 17, 2026 · Directed by Yuen Woo-ping

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime2h 6m
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Feels like1h 50m
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Where this movie sits
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

Wu Jing
Dao Ma
Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Di Ting
Chen Lijun
Ayuya
Yu Shi
Shu
Sun Yizhou
Zhishilang
Li Yunxiao
Ms. Yanzi
Ju Qianlang
Xiao Qi
Ci Sha
Heyi Xuan
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Old Mo
Max Zhang
Double-headed Snake
Jet Li
Lord Chang
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Mrs. Yuchi

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