Moon Warriors
Seen it?1992 | 87 min | Action, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who appreciates a well-choreographed fight and anyone who likes corsets, castles and court intrigue, this one's for you. The fight choreography is a big part of the appeal. If you loved Mulan or Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, start here. The costumes and settings are a feast on their own.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
A kind-hearted fisherman, content with simple life, is reluctantly drawn into helping a noble emperor regain his throne from his evil brother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
- Andy Lau Tak-wahFei
- Anita Mui Yim-fongPrincess
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukMok Sin Yee
- Kenny Bee13th Prince
- Kelvin Wong Siu14th Prince
- Chang YiLord Lanling
- Chin Ka-Lok13th Prince's Bodyguard
- Tam Wai14th Prince's Killer in Bamboo Forest
- Heung Dip
- Ng Biu-Chuen