Some uneven pacing might make the middle of this movie seem to drag, but the incredible opening scenes and the apocalyptic finale make it worthwhile.

Probably the best thing about Deadly Outlaw Rekka is the soundtrack. The action scenes in this movie are all edited to synch up with a Japanese psychedelic rock album from the 1970's. It sounds very contemporary and very cool.

Recommended to fans of Miike-style weirdness or those familiar with the generally slower, more deliberate pace of Japanese film.
 

Pitted against the evil Flying Dagger, the hero and heroine must combine their efforts to thwart his schemes. Classic Wuxia.
 

Lots of magic effects and flying dominate the battle scenes, but Yuen Biao does get to perform a bit of old school swordplay. Also features Brigitte Lin (and her smoldering glare) and the lovely Carina Lau.

While not quite up to the calibre of Wuxia classics like "Butterfly and Sword" or "Bride With White Hair", Deadful Melody is a fun ride and worthy of multiple viewings.
 

An essential entry in the spaghetti western genre.
 

This movie has it all: inane dialogue, glaring continuity errors, wretched acting from just about everyone, poorly choreographed fight scenes, ridiculous plot devices, laughable editing, cheesy 80's synth music, and 3 of the most painfully uncomfortable-to-watch love scenes I've ever witnessed.

Probably the most unintentionally funny movie ever made.
 

Sammo Hung and Lau Kar Wing play rival masters, AND each plays the student of the other. Great comedy and incredible physical feats make this kung fu gem a winner.
 

I bought this movie blind and it has quickly become one of my favorites.
 

This movie shares many similarities with, and was likely the inspiration for Clint Eastwood's (superior) "High Plains Drifter".
 

Features Zatoichi in an unbelievable fight against about 20 other guys in a bath house, did I mention they are all naked?
 

Incredible drama, costumes, cinematography, you name it, Ran does it stunningly well, including a truly inspired performance by Tatsuya Nakadai. Since it is based on Shakespeare, it is fairly talky, so that might turn off more casual viewers or folks looking for a little more action-oriented samurai fare.

For those that can sink their teeth into the melodrama offered up here, be forewarned that the tone of this film is staggeringly bleak. The final image of the film will stay burned into your mind for some time.
 

This story of young men and women trained as the deadliest of assassins is beautiful to watch, and the action is stylized but excellent. No shortage of spraying blood here.

Bijomaru is one of the most memorable bad guys in recent years in martial arts cinema. This movie is MUCH better than the similar (girl with sword) Princess Blade.