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One used to later Hong Kong action cinema will have to adjust his expectations, but this is a worthy film. Jimmy Wang Yu (in the first two films) and David Chiang (in the third) play heroic swordsmen who each lose an arm and then learn a secret one-armed style in order to avenge their losses and protect the innocent. There is something of the old school "swingy arm" style rather than the later tight martial arts choreography, but Wang and Chiang are suitably heroic. There are very few films directed by Chang Cheh which are not rewarding. These aren't great, but they have their charms. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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I would highly recommend the One-Armed Swordsman trilogy to anyone who likes Shaw Brothers flicks. I watched these three classics back to back and not once was I bored. I thought the acting from Jimmy Wang Yu and Lisa Chiao Chiao in the first two movies was excellent; and also the action was really good, with loads of great bloody fight scenes. The third movie, "New One Armed Swordsman", is equally as good as its two predecessors, starring David Chiang as the one-armed swordsman and Ti Lung as his good pal. Both give great performances. I also think Ku Feng played a great part as the villain. Like the first two movies, the acting is good, with loads of great swordplay. I think Chang Cheh made three cracking movies here, and I couldn't fault them in any way. Highly recommended. | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | Some of Jimmys best work and all three of these movies are a must have in your collection. | William Giordanella | | Y | I'm not a big fan of Jimmy Wang Yu, but he is extremely good in the first two films. I am basically antagonistic toward David Chiang, but he's pretty good in the third. The central concept was obviously one that engaged Chang Cheh fully. | Jeffrey Frawley | | Y | I recommend this trilogy too. It's great stuff. | JV47842 |
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