Su Qi-Er retired from his life as a renowned Qing dynasty general in order to pursue his dream of a family and his own martial arts school. However, Su's peaceful life is shattered when his vengeful adopted brother, Yuan Lie, kidnaps his son and leaves Su for dead. Saved from death by his wife Ying and the reclusive doctor Yu, Su resolves to perfect his technique so that he may defeat Yuan Lie and reunite his family. Aided by the mystical "God of Wushu" and the eccentric "Old Sage," Su masters the art of Drunken Boxing, and embarks on the path that will eventually give rise to the legend of the 'King of Beggars.'

With a cast led by the great Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha) and including Vincent Zhao (Once Apon a Time in China, Blue Encounter), Xun Zhou (The Message, The Banquet) and Jay Chou (The Green Hornet, Curse of the Golden Flower), True Legend was directed by Yuen Woo Ping, whose fearsome track record as both a fight choreographer and director tends to trigger excitement and anticipation in the hearts of martial arts movie fans. While it's unlikely that True Legend, with its CG overload and extensive wire work, will be remebered as one fo his greater works, it's still a visually impressive and action-busy wushu work and Ping's first feature as director for fourteen years.

True Legend (Su Qi-Er) will be released in UK cinemas in 3D (I'd start ducking now) on 24th September, and in 2D on DVD, DVD/Blu-ray combi-pack and digital download on 25th October from Optimum Home Entertainment. Special features on all are awaiting confirmation.