Plot: Gu Bei almost died for his superiors but was branded a traitor. He lost his sight in his final battle, and so he began to travel as a blind beggar. On his way, he meets Lan Qiuyao, the daughter of a wealthy family. He becomes invested in her story, but some nasty men are looking for her.
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May 22, 2025
Think Zatoichi, but in the modern Chinese streaming era. If that sounds like a cheap knock-off, you're not too far off. The thing is, Blind Murder is an exceptionally nice action film, so who am I to complain? If you like moody, fast-paced martial arts action spearheaded by a blind hero, this is prime entertainment.
The action scenes are slick, helped by tight editing and moody cinematography. The performances are decent, the pacing is lightning fast, and the film clocks in well under 90 minutes. It does lose a bit of steam in the middle part, other than that, this was a perfectly fine action flick. Good fun.