| Feature | House of Flying Daggers | Hero (2004) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Crimson/Green | Red/Blue/White | | 1080p Transfer | Excellent (2009 Sony) | Variable (Disney vs. Miramax) | | Best Feature | DTS-HD MA 5.1 (immersive drums) | Reference-quality establishing shots | | Weakness | Some edge enhancement in close-ups | Overly warm color grading on US release |
Set during the crumbling Tang Dynasty (circa 859 A.D.), the government is locked in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a rebel alliance known as the "House of Flying Daggers." Deputy police captains Jin (Takeshi Kaneshiro) and Leo (Andy Lau) hatch a risky plan to infiltrate the rebel group by using a beautiful, blind dancer named Mei (Zhang Ziyi) as bait. After faking her escape and freeing her from prison, Jin goes undercover to gain her trust and locate the rebel hideout. -CM- House.Of.Flying.Daggers.2004.BluRay.1080p....
Directed by Zhang Yimou, this film is a cornerstone of the wuxia (martial arts hero) genre, renowned for its breathtaking visual aesthetics and vibrant use of color. | Feature | House of Flying Daggers |
The final battle is legendary because an actual unseasonal blizzard occurred during filming; Zhang Yimou decided to keep shooting, resulting in a transition from autumn colors to deep snow in a single scene. Viewing Tips Subtitles vs. Dubs: Directed by Zhang Yimou, this film is a
Consequently, the Any source claiming "4K" for this film is likely an upscale of the 1080p master, not a native scan.