Figured it would be a good time to finally watch this, since I just re-watched Chor Yuen's Death Duel. I don't think I ever would've liked this version, but in close contrast to Chor's this one felt so protracted and lacking in tension. This version might be more novel accurate, not sure on that, but it made me appreciate even more Chor's ability to adapt Gu Long into engaging cinema.
I was also disappointed in the integration of the 3D.…