THE BLACK AND WHITE SWORDSMAN is another nondescript wuxia story from Taiwan, mainly shot inside enclosed interiors with cheap-looking cameras that render the whole thing something of a chore to watch. If you're looking for Shaw-style production values and sumptuous sets and costumes then you're going to be sorely disappointed by this one. The narrative concocts a familiar story of betrayal and revenge, with various white-clad swordsman wandering the countryside, teaming up, and battling evil. There's not a lot of action here although plenty of plotting to make up for it. If you're a fan of the genre you may get a kick out of it, but most will find it a bit boring as I did. The film looks too modern to have been made in 1971.
Review of Black and White Swordsman
