7. 14 Blades

The martial arts epic "14 Blades" is directed by Daniel Lee ("Black Mask") and starring certified kungfu badass Donnie Yen, making this movie a must-see.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor of China possessed one weapon greater than all others, the Imperial Guards (Jinyiwei), an elite force of assassins recruited from street orphans. Trained in combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades. Above the law, with a license to kill, the Jinyiwei devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone.

When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch Jia, the best of the Jinyiwei, Qinglong and Xuanwu, are assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. However the Jinyiwei have fallen under the control of Jia, and during the mission Qinglong is betrayed by Xuanwu and barely escapes with his life.