Shu shan zheng zhuan (The Legend of Zu) (Zu Warriors)

Shu shan zheng zhuan (The Legend of Zu) (Zu Warriors) (2001)

  • 20% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 36% of users liked it
    (4,064 ratings)

Directed by Tsui Hark, The Legend of Zu is an adaptation of the 64-volume epic novel of the same name, and follows several warriors training in the mysterious Zu mountains. Somehow, the powers of the mountain are absorbed by the warriors and subsequently used to help combat the evil forces… More

PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Hark Tsui
Genres
Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Aug 19, 2001 Wide
On DVD
Sep 17, 2002
Miramax Films

Critic Reviews

  • Steve Biodrowski, Cinefantastique

    The heavy-handed approach to the slim story bogs the film down so badly that even hardcore fans will find their patience tested to the limits as they wait in vain hope for some of the old excitement to arise.

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    A terrible movie from a great director.

  • Marty Mapes, Movie Habit

    Such little regard for character or motive that it's a wonder I stayed awake

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...irredeemably and thoroughly awful...

  • Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

    a thrilling piece of fantasy with plenty of action

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • EightThirty .


    Absolutely awesome.... Although this movie is old, the visuals are stunning! I don't know why they didn't consider this bunch of film makers for the Dragonball Evolution movie?? Makes Dragonball evolution look like crap!!!!

  • Justin Y


    Tsui Hark's <i>The Legend of Zu</i> is one unique action fantasy adventure.<p>Believe it or not, there is a story, however it is rather difficult to grasp. Why? This film is just so fast paced that the 1 hour and 40 minutes will fly by like nothing. The first… More

  • Steve K


    Confusing but fun eye candy.

  • Anthony V


    I still like this special effects laden remake over the original.

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