As with most Shaw Brothers productions, Kung fu elements are the most prominent feature of the story. But this film mixes fantasy, a bit of history and the usual combative heroes and villains in a charming story. The hero is Yong Guo, whose father died at the hands of... (?), who must make something of himself in life. After difficulties with one master, he meets the Little Dragon Maiden, a young beauty who has fantastic Kung fu/magical abilities.
Leslie Cheung, who later went on to great heights in Chinese cinema, reaching his pinnacle in Chen Kai-ge's Farewell My Concubine, plays our forlorn hero in this very early role. Those who are familiar with the Shaw Brothers will see several of the usual Shaw stars in the film. While the script at times seems to veer into realism, and then back to fantasy, it manages to combine action, romance and a few unsavory elements into a watchable whole. Not the best of the Shaw Brothers, but one that manages to be a bit different.
Little Dragon Maiden
1983 [CN]
Action / Fantasy / Romance
Plot summary
Seeking to improve his combat skills, a young man falls in love with a woman with mystical powers but his past stands in the way of their union.
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September 25, 2023 at 11:09 PM
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Leslie Cheung as Yang Guo
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720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 886.34 MB
1280*544
Chinese 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
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Exaggerated, full of special "flaws", simple production, it tried to be fun, but I didn't like it, the style doesn't appeal to me, associated with the uninteresting script, young actors playing elderly people, mega flying characters, simple sets, it's even cute, however it causes a certain laziness, despite the strong female protagonists... Weak...
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