The evil warlord Conquer is told by a mysterious monk called Mud Buddha that he must find "Wind" and "Cloud" to become successful and invincible for the following ten years. After this ten years, there would be another prophecy about his destiny. Conquer then kills the parents of young children "Wind", "Cloud" and "Frost" and raises them so they can help him in his quest to conquer and rule over every known country in the world. Their magic powers make them winners in every battle. "Wind" and "Cloud" also both fall in love with Charity, Conquer's daughter. After ten years have passed, Mud Buddha tells Conquer that his successful days are over. When Wind and Cloud unite to become a storm, Conquer would be overcome and his might would be destroyed. Angry about this new prophecy, Conquer separates his still loyal warriors in an attempt to change his destiny...
"The Storm Riders" is the most expensive movie in the history of Hong Kong cinema and came close to hit three times the box-office record of the later "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (for some reason that film became by far better known in the west) in Hong Kong theatres. A classic, epic story of martial-arts heroes, magic, romance and revenge, this is riveting from start (opening with a great CGI credits sequence) to finish and a must-see for every fan of Asian fantasy and action movies. The special effects are first-rate and the CGI fight sequences must be seen to be believed! It's a bit slow-paced at times, but the action definitely makes up for it. Love that scene with the fireflies! Make shure to see the 128-minutes director's cut of the movie and not the butchered international version that lacks most of the plot development and even some of the (pretty tame) violence.
"The Storm Riders" is the most expensive movie in the history of Hong Kong cinema and came close to hit three times the box-office record of the later "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (for some reason that film became by far better known in the west) in Hong Kong theatres. A classic, epic story of martial-arts heroes, magic, romance and revenge, this is riveting from start (opening with a great CGI credits sequence) to finish and a must-see for every fan of Asian fantasy and action movies. The special effects are first-rate and the CGI fight sequences must be seen to be believed! It's a bit slow-paced at times, but the action definitely makes up for it. Love that scene with the fireflies! Make shure to see the 128-minutes director's cut of the movie and not the butchered international version that lacks most of the plot development and even some of the (pretty tame) violence.