Overrated and Tedious

Rating: 3/10 (3 March 2001)

I had high expectations for this film, based on media hype and word-of-mouth recommendations. I found the general pace of it to be excruciatingly slow. There was a substantial lack of plot, and what existed seemed terribly contrived. Granted, at times the film was beautiful to watch, and the fight sequences were impressive, but I found myself looking more at my watch than the screen after the first hour. All the elements of the film's story: love, sacrifice, dedication, discipline, revenge, and personal choice can be found in many other films. Don't waste your time on this one.