A cleverly weighted adaptation

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2006)

I have long admired Ang Lee's versatile direction over the past decade. This story has haunted me for the last 48 hours and I feel I must add a comment. I was very impressed with the movies pace, its beautiful quieter moments cut between others of sharp violence and passion. The characters are so natural and human, the story so true, that you are drawn into their challenges. I feel that further rich secrets will be revealed in future viewings. This was a wonderful challenge to a well known stereotype. Thank you Mr Lee for bringing such an amazing story into our minds and hearts. This is an masterful achievement and will inspire my future film making.