The Chinese MATRIX?

Rating: Null/10 (14 October 2000)

This is a piece of pure cinematic genius. Ang Lee, after flopping big time with RIDE WITH THE DEVIL will redeem himself with this movie which had already been a blockbuster all over Asia.
The action sequences in this film are so beautifully shot. For a while, it seems that the characters are actually dancing instead of fighting. The "flying sequences" are so beautiful and so are the aerial shots of old Beijing (kudos to MANEX).
This film has already been called the MATRIX of swordfighting films. Why? The fighting sequences are graceful yet powerful. Unlike Matrix where superhumans fight, this film replaces that with a touch of graceful ballet like fights between characters. and guess what, just like the MATRIX, this movie might also get a go ahead for 2 more sequels.
The bottom line is that this is definitely one of the best swordfighting movies out there. Check it out. It'll blow your minds away....and so will ZHANG ZI YI.