Plot: The emperor's successor finds out he's not the legitimate one to inherit the throne. He is approached by members of the Red Flower Society, who want his help to get rid of the Manchus. The emperor is on to their plan and hires some men to kill him. It's the start of a tricky cat-and-mouse game.
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June 16, 2024
Yuen Chor trying to marry his moodier sets and fantastical elements with some proper martial arts. The result is a very solid film, but one that lacks the pure strength of what makes Chor's films stand out. This is a good entry-level film for people who want to know what Shaw Bros cinema is about though.
The fight scenes are a step up from most of Chor's other films, but the fantasy elements are toned down. As a result, this is not one of Chor's best films, but it does offer a nice mix of Shaw Bros signature elements, properly executed too. A good, solid film, I'm a bit surprised I only found out about it now.