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Heavenly Sword (2014)
Director: Jang Gun-ho
Cast: Anna Torv, Alfred Molina, Thomas Jane, Ashleigh Ball
Runtime85 min
RatingNR
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The film's plot follows that of the game closely. Nariko, a member of an ancient tribe who have guarded an ancient magical sword for thousands of years, is charged with bringing the sword to its destined wielder, a deity reincarnated who will bring peace to the land. But on her quest, Nariko must wield the sword herself against the forces of King Bohan, who wishes to possess the weapon himself.
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Heavenly Sword, the 2014 animated film directed by Jang Gun-ho, has received a mixed critical reception. While praised for its visually impressive animation and action sequences, the film's narrative has been criticized as derivative and uneven. Despite not garnering major awards recognition, it has maintained a respectable audience rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb.
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Fans of fantastical adventure and striking animated visuals will appreciate the 2014 film Heavenly Sword, directed by Jang Gun-ho. The film closely adapts the video game, following the quest of Nariko, a member of an ancient tribe, as she wields a powerful magical sword against the forces of the tyrannical King Bohan, featuring voice performances from stars like Anna Torv and Thomas Jane.
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Heavenly Sword is a 2014 American adult animated action-adventure fantasy film based on the 2007 video game of the same name, developed by companies Sony and Ninja Theory. It was released digitally, and theatrically in selected regions.
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