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The Swordsman II is a very compelling movie that defies and crosses the norm of the usual martial arts movie. Its roots go back to traditional Chinese martial arts, but the cinematography and special effects are quit up to par with western films like the Matrix. Ching Siu-teng uses excellent camera work and a well -crafted plot to carefully construct his film the Swordsman II. The overall plot and reasoning behind the film is quit similar to the western film the Matrix. The Dawn and his elite specialized team of martial artists are planning to take control of the world with the power of alchemy. Through mysticism and sacred texts the team can ignite supernatural powers allowing them to engage in warfare. These powers the characters posse, give them some kind of godliness over ordinary people. Everyone seems too oblivious to the powers of the Dawn. Their goal is to take control of the world we know and enslave the human race under the Dawn rule. Their sacred leader