Even though it is still a bit gimmicky in its concept and the clasping weapons this Is more of a heroes journey and rebuilding of oneself than a straight up fun Kung-fu flick when compared to a bunch of other Shaw Brothers flicks. I prefer the fight scenes in many of the others more but I really enjoyed how this felt different.
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