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Summary: Umm, What?
Review: The fights in this movie were pretty decent, and there were a lot of them. I understand what the plot is about (various factions trying to eliminate a former kung fu school leader), but the translation to the screen is confusing to say the least! I was only barely able to follow this movie. There are too many characters and their motives/alliances are unlear. Oh, I suppose it is all in there, but I am not sure this is a movie of the caliber of Swordsman II where it is worth it to make sense of things.The video quality is pretty poor, and the dubbing is about average (for a kung fu movie anyway).
Rating:
Summary: Very overrated
Review: This movie IS a legitimate classic. Liu Chia Liang's skills are disgusting. I don't know why everybody is so disappointed in this movie. It may be lacking Gordon, but it's more of a showcase of Liu Chia Liang (who in my opinion is 10 times better, just watch his technique). The plot may get a little thin at times, but do you really watch kung fu movies for the plot? It's loosely based on the Boxer's (from China's Boxer Rebellion - refered to as Pugilists in the movie) and their belief in the use of magic w/ kungu. I own over 200 kung fu movies, and I rank this in my top ten (take that for whatever it's worth). If you're more into fast, stunt-type Jackie Chan stuff you might not like this too much.
If you did like this movie, try to find a flic called "My Young Auntie". I don't think it has been rereleased on DVD or video yet, but it's every bit as good. Take a trip to a Chinatown, a local kung fu movie spot, or E-Bay and try to find it.
Rating: 
Summary: Liu Chia Lian/Lau Kar Leung is so thorough....
Review: This movie IS a legitimate classic. Liu Chia Liang's skills are disgusting. I don't know why everybody is so disappointed in this movie. It may be lacking Gordon, but it's more of a showcase of Liu Chia Liang (who in my opinion is 10 times better, just watch his technique). The plot may get a little thin at times, but do you really watch kung fu movies for the plot? It's loosely based on the Boxer's (from China's Boxer Rebellion - refered to as Pugilists in the movie) and their belief in the use of magic w/ kungu. I own over 200 kung fu movies, and I rank this in my top ten (take that for whatever it's worth). If you're more into fast, stunt-type Jackie Chan stuff you might not like this too much.
If you did like this movie, try to find a flic called "My Young Auntie". I don't think it has been rereleased on DVD or video yet, but it's every bit as good. Take a trip to a Chinatown, a local kung fu movie spot, or E-Bay and try to find it.
Rating: 
Summary: Eye catching movie from the opening bell
Review: This Movie would have got a 5 star rating if it wasn't for the middle. A little bit too much talking. The begining & end make up for it though in this old school classic. Most movies with Gordon Liu in are great. This one is no exception. He is a monk & he has a epic battle with one of the Masters in this movie. The end fight is the reason they named the movie. The evil master fights the good with 18 different weapons. A must see For true kung fu fans.
Rating:
Summary: Eye catching movie from the opening bell
Review: This Movie would have got a 5 star rating if it wasn't for the middle. A little bit too much talking. The begining & end make up for it though in this old school classic. Most movies with Gordon Liu in are great. This one is no exception. He is a monk & he has a epic battle with one of the Masters in this movie. The end fight is the reason they named the movie. The evil master fights the good with 18 different weapons. A must see For true kung fu fans.
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