A well crafted Fantasy.

Rating: Null/10 (6 August 2001)

I just caught it on video dubbed. Stay away!
See it with subtitles and better yet, see it on the Big Screen if you get a chance.
The film begins on weak dialogue and what appears to be a sappy story.
Then, the first fight. You're hooked! This is a well crafted fantasy with a meaningful subtext.
What I love about this film is the focus of the characters. They made me realize that human beings are capable of many feats. I know we can not run up walls and leap through the air for hundreds of yards but we can become more focused on our spiritual and physical beings instead of wasting away in consumerism and thinking we are something we are not. Nothing worse than a needless ego.
It is a lovely film about love v/s independence.
It is a beautiful film about selfishness v/s loyalty.
When the film was over I walked away quite content and satisfied. The story blooms like a flower. It gets more lovely as it grows. It is a magical enlightening film full of moments of transcending beauty.

I loved the use of women as the warriors. I loved Michelle Yeoh's face when confronted. It is like she knows the secrets of life and knows, that to use your powers for the good of humankind and to remain quiet is the wiser way to go.
Ah, but the rebellious youth and how they think they know so much. It will always be unless we all can agree on the best way to exist

The film is wondrous.
Again, do not, I repeat, do not see it dubbed unless you are a kid who just enjoys the fights. There is a lot more to this film than meets the eye.

Thanks.