The King Hu segment was marvelous, the other two not so much, but all in all a visually stunning piece of cinema. I can see why it has had such a cool reception when it came out, or even in the present day, but as a very visually orientaited person I just couldn't help but to fall for this movie. Rhe music is also something to applaud. Acting was decent, with Chun Shih shining as usual and Hsueh-Fen Peng adding her fresh charm as the leading lady. The story offered just enough to keep me going but it wasn't the soul of this movie.

I also have to add that I'm a sucker for Chinese Opera, which might play a part in my love for this movie.

This is one the few movies I have bought on blu-ray from japan, without english subtitles, it's that much of an visual experience.

Left breathless after watching the gripping Vengeance of the Phoenix Sisters (1968-also reviewed) thanks to BrianNaas and Jessica Yeung detailing in their reviews about restored Taiwan films streaming for free for a limited time,I decided to check what other movies were on the site.