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Usurpers of Emperor's Power

1983·Movie
1h 31min
72
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, fantasy, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Liu Yung plays Li Lang, a court official out to avenge his former emperor. The target is easy to hate: the power-hungry Kuang-yi (Chao Kuo) is a plundering rapist and a cold-blooded murderer. But can one man take on the imperial army?
Chinese Fantasy ActionHistorical RevengeImperial IntrigueMartial ArtsPolitical ConflictViolent CombatEpic ScaleMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Usurpers of Emperor's Power worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Usurpers of Emperor's Power rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Usurpers of Emperor's Power?

1 h 31 min

Usurpers of Emperor's Power runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Usurpers of Emperor's Power in?

cnChinese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

What tropes does Usurpers of Emperor's Power use?

One-Man ArmyI Work AloneStar-Crossed LoversHe Knows Too MuchThe Bad Guy WinsExplosive BreederThe UsurperForced to WatchBoisterous BruiserTogether in DeathHalf the Man He Used to BeAction Girland 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Usurpers of Emperor's Power, including One-Man Army, I Work Alone, Star-Crossed Lovers.