THE BLACK BUTTERFLY

I have a new review up at easternKicks of The Black Butterfly. This was a very interesting Lo Wei film, with a very classic feel. It stars Lisa Chiao Chiao as the titular character who robs from the rich to give to the poor and prioritizes story and characters. There is still plenty of action, but it is placed patiently, where it needs to be, throughout the film. The result is a captivating tale of intrigue that gets into themes of family and loyalty. It is also one of the more optimistic and fun wuxia films I have seen in a while. I loved the sets and thought Lisa Chiao Chiao was great as the lead character. There are also lots of things in this movie, that people might recognize in later wuxia films. You can read it HERE. You can also see my review of another Lo Wei film, Vengeance of a Snowgirl, HERE. Look for my upcoming review of Death Valley as well.