Saving General Yang

Synopsis

Saving General Yang is a 2013 historical action film directed by Ronny Yu. The movie is based on the legendary story of the Yang family during the Song Dynasty in ancient China. After their father, General Yang, is captured by the enemy, his seven sons set out on a dangerous journey to rescue him and save their family's honor. Faced with numerous challenges and enemies, the brothers must prove their courage, loyalty, and determination in order to succeed in their mission. As they face betrayal, treachery, and fierce battles, the brothers come to understand the true meaning of sacrifice and brotherhood.

Cast

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  Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

  General Yang Ye

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  Ekin Cheng

  Yang Yanping

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  Wu Chun

  Yang Yanzhao

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  Vic Chou

  Yang Yan'an

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  Xu Fan

  She Taijun/She Saihu

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  Jerry Lee

  Yang Yanhui

Reviews

Saving General Yang received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film for its epic action sequences, impressive visuals, and emotional depth. Critics noted the strong performances of the cast, particularly Adam Cheng as General Yang, and the chemistry between the brothers. However, others felt that the film suffered from a lack of character development and a predictable plot. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a rating of 6.3/10, with some critics calling it a thrilling and engaging historical drama, while others found it to be a generic and uninspired retelling of a classic tale. IMDb users rated the film 6.3/10, with mixed reviews highlighting the film's strong production values and intense battle scenes. Metacritic's score was not available at the time of writing.