They even have almost the same ratings.
Good news for all John Wick fans. If you don’t know what to watch, just note one movie. It’s about martial arts and came out 57 years ago, but it still inspires admiration.
What movie are we talking about?
We are talking about a painting called “The One-Armed Swordsman”, released in 1967. What is similar here? We’ll tell you: just like in John Wick, revenge is one of the main motifs.
Briefly about the plot: the story is led by a tough warrior who, after certain events, loses one arm and gives up martial arts. Later, circumstances force him to return to the abandoned company, and he becomes even cooler than before. Here, an immediate association with Keanu Reeves’ hero arises – a former murderer who is once again forced to pick up his old habits.
There are also many exciting fights in both films. And many of the films that are shown in Swordbearer clearly served as inspiration for Wick director Chad Stahelski. Throughout the franchise, John Wick commits many kills, deftly dealing with all the villains. In this respect, the “one-armed” man is in no way inferior – he also manages to attack all the bad guys in a dashing manner, without wanting to waste time on them.
On Kinopoisk the film received a rating of 6.8 points (only 0.2 lower than John Wick himself), and on IMDb – 7.2 points. Here’s what viewers who have seen the film say about the film:
“The movie itself is pretty good. This is one of the earlier Shaw Brothers movies and is slower than their movies from the 70s and 80s, but still fun to watch. And the plot is much cooler here than in a lot of other old martial arts movies.”
“I’ve wanted to see this film for a hundred years. Well, this is a true classic. A bloody, dynamic film about betrayal and chivalry. The direction is excellent, with top-notch cinematography and a fast-paced story that continues to develop throughout the runtime.”
Source: Popcorn News
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