I knew that this one would be great when they startedshowing slow motion action in the background of the credits. The narrator starts off telling us that this is a story of greed and he's not kidding. Fai Lai fort has a ton of gold in it and everyone one wants it all. Two sisters Yu Yieh and Yu Ying (aka Meng and Hua) start off performing in the street. Wen Li Hsien (aka Wen San Hu) is assigned to protect the gold and he is almost impenetrable. Teng Chi Yin (The "Lone Shadow") is played by Lo Lieh. I dont want to tell anything about the plot and spoil anything for those who have not seen it. I will say this, the whole movie is about a duel for the gold. It has all the hallmarks of a shaw brothers classic. Great sets, great costumes, great acting and story. Tons of plot twists and double crosses. Most importantly, tons of nonstop hardcore action. YOU WILL NOT BE BORED FOR A SECOND DURING THIS ONE- I GUARANTEE! THE ACTION IS NONSTOP! Tons of kung fu and swordplay. Lots of great blood spattering and some dismemberments. THIS MOVIE IS TOTALLY AWESOME! I GIVE IT MY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

(4/4)



[Reviewed by Adam Scott Pritzker]