. It's great to see Jet Li in roles like this. Even though he can make some good modern films, in my opinion he's best suited for earlier times in Chinese history. Li takes on the role of Kwan, a master of the magic spear. Like most of Li's films, the action here is great. The grapple style with the young actor Tsi Miu actually works very well. It's like seeing a little mini-Li kicking some ass with his cute tiny version of a magic spear. A minor problems I had with the film was the dull moments that would pop up once in awhile. Even though the plot is for the most part interesting, it's not really anything special. Over all a good Jet Li film, but not one of his greats.

. When his wife and entire village are murdered by evil Manchu soldiers, the master warrior Kwan (Jet Li) sets out on a mission of vengeance with the only survivor of the slaughter - his son Ting (Tse Miu). For seven years, the two journey across ancient China on their quest for revenge, always staying one step ahead of the deadly army. But Kwan is forced to face the past when he come across a wealthy benefactor with five young Shaolin masters in his charge who, unknown o Kwun have maps to a priceless treasure on their backs. It's not long before Manchu officials find out about the maps and deadly soldiers are sent after the children. In a battle that will place Kuan against the very soldiers that helped kill his family, he and Ting must unite for a fight to the death.

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