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    by KEVINBELLAMY
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There's no doubt about how stylish the movie is. It's one of Ronny Wu's better films, and while I enjoyed the fight/kung-fu sequences and highly realistic swordplay, the plot itself doesn't really do much for me.
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    by DarkHumour


The 90's had thousands of these new wave wuxia films, and this one starring Leslie Cheung and Brigitte Lin in a forbidden love story is a stand out.
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    by Tigerbloodclaw


"The Bride With White Hair" is a strange love story told in an exaggerated, wuxia fantasy world. Not much action, but interesting story with some cool elements, turns, and twists. The action displayed is gruesome and over the top, which adds to the fun. Most fights are with weapons and magic, they mention kung fu but never display any shapes or forms of hand to hand. There's a very long, cheesy love scene that was kinda' funny, and the bad guy in this is hilarious! So if you're into strange fantasy swordplay flicks, this may be your pot of gold.
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    by AH1706




After multiple viewings I still have some mixed feelings about this film. There are plenty of positive aspects, and I think it has a great story. "The Bride With White Hair" also has many other great strengths, such as cinematograghy, editing, and the score, but the main reason to watch is the performances of Bridgette Lin and Leslie Cheung. Bridgette Lin was always great, but this is one of her best roles.

Unfortunately, I found some aspects of the film that I didn't enjoy as much. I know this is a Wuxia fantasy, but I thought the wirework was a little excessive, and it seemed as if every action scene was either sped up too fast or in slow motion, taking away from the beauty of the rest of the film. I also found the evil Siamese twins to be annoying. I read that this film opened a lot of doors in the acting career of Francis Ng, which I still can't figure out. Luckily for him, he does get better roles.

It's easy to see why "The Bride With White Hair" has become an arthouse favorite, but I still think it is a little overrated, although I still recommend it, as many people have different viewpoints on this one. I'm still stuck on whether it deserves 3 1/2 or 4 stars, so I'll unofficially give it 3 3/4.

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YWhat bothered you bothered me rather less, so I would increase the rating to 4.5 - but I see what you're saying. While I prefer straight forward action, this is the most extreme form of wuxia pian. With that come wires....Jeffrey Frawley
YIt was different, interesting, but you're right about watching this for Bridgette Lin and Leslie Cheung's performances. The Siamese twins also got on my nerves!Sgt. T
YPersonally, I didn't get this film. A little fun but lacking.slave 2 (the ressurection)
YI agree 100% with what you said. Those conjoined twins were like nails on a chalkboard.William Giordanella
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    by VD55241


I loved the story.
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    by 100pr00f
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    by Movie Freak


Great film but it seemed like Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung fell in love too suddenly since their feelings aren't ever explored until near the end, where the film is about to end. I liked it, though they could've worked on the two's relationship much more.
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    by ladynka


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    by JC39658


Spectacular flick, heartily recommended.
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    by William Giordanella


Good movie, but a little too much science fiction/supernatural storyline and not enough martial arts for my liking. The conjoined twins were unbelievably annoying also. However, I still recommend this movie because the story itself is very good.
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    by Bedlam.Kleric


If you have never seen this movie, what are you waiting for? This is a film that should be in every collection. Brigitte Lin's hypnotic gaze is amazing and the story of love and loss spiced with kung fu kept me interested.
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    by JR39099


I am a fan of martial arts movies. This particular film, full of intensive action, fantasy and erotic drama, contains all you want to see in a movie. Like most of the movies with the famous female star Brigitte Lin, this film is breathtaking. I recommended it to anyone, and don't miss the second part ("Bride With White Hair 2") if you really want to see the ending of this beautiful story.
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    by TJ30207


Not bad. Maybe a little too sci-fi-ish for me. Good fight scenes, but a bit too unrealistic.
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    by DP31950


Classic film!

Required addition to kung fu film collections!

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    by TheDenizen


For my money, this is the best sword and sorcery movie in all of Hong Kong filmdom. Brigitte Lin's smoldering glare could bore a hole through titanium. Frenetic action, hilarious villains, and a tragic love story combine to make this film a real winner.
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    by Ken Hwang


If you like the supernatural/cable/kung fu/sword/romance/horror genre, this one is for you! Great photography, cool music, and Brigitte Lin--a must buy.
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    by Dresden L. Moss

Peter Pao (director of photography for crouching tiger, hidden dragon) show his superb craft is this earlier effort at the fantasy story. Beautiful filmed--many, haunting images looking like paintings in an art museum--and wonderfully told this classic Romeo and Juliet story will leave you breathless for its scope and character. It's beginning sets the tone for the magical story and doesn't disappoint you in its journey. It is tragic, hopeful and sad; brilliantly acted, staged and edited. The strangeness to the main villains is interesting and intriguing---guaranteed you've never seen evil people like this before. Brigette Lin's transformation into her madness is powerful. The quality of this picture is what all film makers aspire to.
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    by SS

(***1/2) In this masterpiece of set-decoration, Brigitte Lin stars as a witch in the potent Mo cult. Between sensational flying and fighting scenes, she falls in love with swordsman Lian (Leslie Cheung), for whom she relinquishes her powers. Surprising scenes of violence and steamy sex disordered my thoughts.
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    by EY

The wolf-girl attempts to leave the Riverlake with her lover, but when she is framed for the massacre of his clan, he does not believe her claims of innocence. Her hair turns white because of his betrayal, and she leaves him. In remorse, he exiles himself on a cold mountain peak -- the only place where a flower that he had once promised to her grows.
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    by HO

Brigitte Lin is cool and hot! Leslie Cheung (or his body double) does *very* well with Chinese style sword play. Star-crossed lovers story bears resemblances to plot elements of Zen of Sword and Butterfly and Sword. The ending leaves you hanging, a bit, but you can imagine would should happen... Beautifully filmed.
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