The plot is confusing, the subject is geomancy. It is another entry in the loose "Wisely" series. Visually, it is stunning.

Peter Pau, who photographed "Bride of Chucky", "The Bride With White Hair" and the awesomely beautiful "A Fishy Story" gives this exciting, Indiana Jones-style adventure a stunning surface on which to stage the busy action. And the action, to put it mildly, is mind-boggling and on the grandest of scales.

This lavish Golden Harvest production, which tanked, marked the end of big budget, non-Jackie Chan action spectacles for the company. Despite the presence of Sibelle Hu and the terrific, ultra-sexy Moon Lee, audiences steered clear of this curious pastiche of adventure, mysticism, martial arts and romance. 

Siu Ming Tsui, who also plays a pivotal character, captains what must have been a very weighty ship on exotic, far-flung locations that are generously served by stunningly evocative production design and cinematography.

The fight sequences are fast, brutal and bracing, and are enriched by a pounding, memorable soundtrack and a crisp menu of sound effects.

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Cantonese cinema from Hong Kong is globally recognized for its action films, martial arts epics, and romantic melodramas. Its innovation in choreography, editing, and atmosphere continues to set new standards for genre filmmaking.

The action genre features fast-paced, thrilling, and intense sequences of physical feats, combat, and excitement. The characters of these stories are involved in daring and often dangerous situations, requiring them to rely on their physical prowess, skills, and quick thinking to overcome challenges and adversaries.

The adventure genre features exciting journeys, quests, or expeditions undertaken by characters who often face challenges, obstacles, and risks in pursuit of a goal. Adventures can take place in a wide range of settings, from exotic and fantastical locations to historical or even everyday environments.

The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

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Sam Hui, Teddy Robin Kwan, Lung Ti, and Joey Wang in The Legend of Wisely (1987)

Chow Yun-Fat, Maggie Cheung, and Siu-Ho Chin in The Seventh Curse (1986)

Waise Lee, Christine Ng, and Gloria Yip in The Cat (1991)

Rosamund Kwan, Andy Lau, and Shu Qi in The Wesley's Mysterious File (2002)

Alex Fong, Moon Lee, Elaine Lui, and Hideki Saijô in Iron Angels (1987)

Mark Ho-nam Cheng, Moon Lee, and Yukari Ôshima in Kick Boxer's Tears (1992)

Sibelle Hu, Moon Lee, and Yukari Ôshima in Angel Terminators II (1992)

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