A Magical Fantasy for all

Rating: Null/10 (25 March 2001)

An outstanding foreign language film. Unlike LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, this movie is complete with excitement, fantasy, romance, and action. Despite its questionable violence in most of the scenes and its sexual themes, the movie still kept its cool and never lost its touch. I didn't really remember any of the character's names, but the movie was understandable enough to view as a classic. Do I think it'll win Best Picture at the Oscars? No. The reason is not because its a foreign film, but because of the teenage based audience and its style. I admit that Director Ang Lee did a good job but I believe he kind of overdid it- the flying, lazy sword battles, poison arrows- this movie kind of reminded me of Mulan. So in other words, this movie is basically Mulan that is not animated- nominated for Best Picture in the Academy Awards.
Out of a rating of 1-10- I give it a 7