Xia nü 1970

A.H. Weiler, New York Times: [King Hu] has not ignored traditional mayhem here, but he has demonstrated that pictorial artistry, Zen mysticism and the stylized martial arts, can make a fascinating mix. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: A widely acclaimed martial arts film (1971) by Hong Kong's King Hu, one of the handful of directors to have worked in the genre with artistic ambitions. Read more

Tony Rayns, Time Out: The visual style will set your eyes on fire. Read more