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Stripped-down plot involving gold shipment to a flood-stricken region and the bandits who want to steal it provides an efficient delivery system for some of the best fight scenes involving the legendary Venoms Mob and equally legendary director Chang Cheh. Then, it is my favorite wuxia film, so I'm a bit prejudiced.

First watch of this cracking wee horror. Really enjoyed this. It looked great throughout with original and intricate detail. Good performances, a quirky score, decent plot add up to make a real wee gem of a film.

If somebody started up a story about nanotechnology and secretive arms dealers and brainwashed ex-fiancees I would take my action figures and go home.

Uninspirational inspirational family movie proving that the state is more capable than Wolverine at raising kids.

Chang Cheh’s bloody and action-packed story of a wandering swordsman who help a family get revenge on a group of bandits. The final fight, a 30-minute epic battle that takes place as the hero climb further up a tower is crisply filmed and full of suspense and athleticism.

Five fighters are seriously wounded by an enemy and exact their revenge. It’s by-the-numbers, but the hero’s afflictions make it interesting, not to mention a villain’s henchman who has extendable iron arms. Campy and fun, but not without more serious fights and action.