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MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

tom_bombadillo-1 While I truly enjoyed this film, there is just so much to comment on and not enough room so I must be brief and comment only on my favourite aspect of this movie. Of all the villains throughout cinematic history I don't think I have ever seen one so original, twisted, or down right messed up as the one in this film. From the Wicked Witch of the West to Darth Vader and Creature Gollum, Ji Wushuang takes the cake. Being a psychologically tortured, incestuous, Siamese twin; this antagonist truly pushes the boundaries. I'd have to say the most messed up part is when Wushuang (F) becomes aroused with Wushuang (M) as he begins to rape Nichang--weird.

BacktoFront What happens when you mix 'Chinese Ghost Story' and 'Fantastia' together? You get 'The Bride with White Hair'! Not only does it have killer Siamese twins, random wire work and men growing breasts, but it also invents a new form of weaponry: killer hair! Now come on, ladies, who wouldn't want a superpower like that? And it has a goat! Who doesn't love a good old goat, eh? So, in conclusion, beautifully filmed, badly dubbed (in the English version there's a farmer guy with an Irish accent) but completely and utterly mad.But if this isn't your cup of tea, go and watch Kurosawa's 'Rashomon';thats always a good laugh!

gridoon Since this film has received so much praise, I feel the need to issue a warning here for those who expect a masterpiece.The film is actually pretty difficult to get into. The storytelling is very confusing. For at least the first 45 minutes, I couldn't make heads or tails out of what was happening, who was fighting whom, who all those people were, etc. Perhaps this is a movie meant to be seen and understood completely only by those who have read the novel on which it's based. When an actual story does begin to take form, the film does have some touching and/or disturbing moments (you get a good look at naked Siamese twins), but the much-talked-about violence and action choreography is strictly comic-book-level. This film needed more clarity and narrative skill to be successful. (*1/2)

Jellygoose Its hard and sad to believe this film will never be truly appreciated, even after the success of crouching tiger there wont be too many people interested in viewing this. Its a very sad day for movies when a film like this is so limited in reaching an audience.The cinematography is so simple sometimes that its breath-taking. The early scene of the young swordsman against a backdrop of a golden sky slicing through falling pink petals beneath a molting tree is perfection on the eye, just stunning, and never i dont think has a woman looked more beautiul than bridgitte lin as the mysterious witch bathing in a cavernous pool.The storytelling is so grand, so innocent, so perfect that all hollywood "epics" pale in significance, and the acting is of a high quality to match.Essentially its a martial arts/swordplay/fantasy/love story but in such a refreshing way it almost fails to fall into any of these genres. Rich in history and traditionalism yet something entirely fresh - remember this is 1993, before Ang Lee brought flying Wudan warriors and epic swordplay to the attention of the public. It should be noted that this has been part of chinese cinema for over a decade, but Bride With The White Hair puts it in an entirely different context to the likes of the Tsui Hark Directed Once Upon A Time In China series.Not to give too much away but by the end even the hardest of hearts will break and at the very least some of the imagery will stay with you for a long long time - i never thought something visualised on a screen could be so beautiful as everyday sights, but somehow its managed - i have no hesitation in saying this is the best cinematography i have ever seen, and any student of camera work or direction should watch it as a piece of art, or more, a work of art. But please judge it on its merits to touch, involve and entertain the audience too, because it does all these things effortlesslyOutstanding5/5