Two sword-slinging heroes, a brother and sister, combat a golden hawk in order to save a small boy and are then beset by villainous monks while resting at a temple..
Okay, so Huangjiang nüxia. This one's for the folks who really dig into classic wuxia, the kind with wirework that's a bit obvious but still charming. If you grew up on those old Shaw Brothers films or early Hong Kong action, you might find something to smile at here. But if your idea of a good action movie means slick...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Okay, so Huangjiang nüxia. This one's for the folks who really dig into classic wuxia, the kind with wirework that's a bit obvious but still charming. If you grew up on those old Shaw Brothers films or early Hong Kong action, you might find something to smile at here. But if your idea of a good action movie means slick CGI and non-stop choreography, you're probably gonna be bored stiff. It's a specific taste, for sure.The movie throws you right in with our hero siblings. They’re called upon to d..."
Qin-fang Xu
Yisheng Zheng, Mingdao Gu
China
1920 · IMDb —
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