King Eagle (1970)
Reviewed by: mpongpun on 2004-03-01
Average flick that left a lot to be desired. This oldie pits Li Ching in dual roles as sisters. Li Ching, as one sister, is a cute, cuddly-type swordswoman who falls for the King Eagle, Chan Fei (Ti Lung). The other sister that Li Ching plays is a rotten, conniving, “evil” sister who is part of a gang out to kill Chan Fei. Chan Fei, whom Ti Lung plays, is Chang Cheh’s perpetual hero. A hero who is a loner that never smiles and only enters into the ruckus due to unforeseen complications. Some losers just could not leave the King Eagle alone! These losers had to go out and ruffle the King Eagle’s feathers by killing his buddy and then involving him and his new squeeze in a plot concerning a power struggle. Foolish! Ultimately, the King Eagle must take on the gang all by his lonesome for destiny’s sake! Bodies are sliced and diced, bruised, and battered. Will the King Eagle overcome? Who cares? This flick is not impressive to me. It’s very dull and uninspiring. If you are having trouble sleeping, pop this flick in and watch. You will be sleeping like a baby.