But it's not all about looks as the The Lost Bladesman stars master Martial Artist Donnie Yen who is so on the money with his acting as well as his Martial arts abilities. In fact he is one of the few talented Martial Artists who despite the lure of huge box office seems to be focusing on serious roles within the genre. His credible acting and martial arts abilities raising him above the many talented martial stars out there and making him a formidable contender for the King of Kung Fu crown. Donnie Yen also choreographs the fight sequences in The Lost Bladesman so expect greatness.

Luo Guanzhong 14th Century classic historical story Romance Of The Three Kingdoms is one that has a legacy that has flowered throughout Eastern cinema as much as Shakespeare's works in the West and under the development of Alan Mak and Felix Chong the brains behind the Infernal Affairs trilogy - as you know Martin Scorsese remade the first of the stories as The Departed - the tale is sure to have a firm hold on tradition and values whilst having enough intrigue to be relevant within our modern age. Failing that it looks like there is enough kick ass fighting and epic battles to keep anyone interested.

Donnie Yen stars as the legendary warrior Guan Yun Chang, sworn brother of the great warlord Liu Bei, who, on becoming separated from his friend during the tumultuous warring period of the Three Kingdoms, is taken prisoner by and agrees to fight temporarily alongside Liu Bei’s enemy and rival warlord, Cao Cao.

Guan’s heroism on the battlefield is rewarded with the title of Marquis of Hanshou and promotion to the rank of lieutenant general in Cao Cao’s army. The position allows him the freedom to escort Liu Bei’s concubine, Qi Lan, who is being held hostage by Cao Cao, back to her lord and master. But the journey is fraught with danger as Guan and Qi Lan must make their way through a number of mountain passes, all of which are occupied by enemy generals and their armies.