Motion as meaning

Rating: Null/10 (21 January 2001)

Motion as meaning, struggle as redemption. See this movie and be inspired by the limitless possibilities that dedicating ones life to a cause can bring. There is so much poetry in the telling of this story of love and denial. It has the power to amaze and awaken the heart because it comes from a deep place that we yearn to return to. The main characters each follow a different heroic path shaped by their individual experiences: the fight-weary master, ready to seek a peaceful existance; the strong woman capable of loving only one man; the restless adolescent, with dreams of greatness. Their stories unfold amidst the backdrop of intrigue and cinematic beauty. Their interlocking fate moves them toward an ending that has as much impact as any we could hope for. Listen to the music accompanying the scenes of personal combat and feel the essence of the heros for yourself. The movies noted flaws aside, this is one worth savorying. The feeling of awe lingers with you long after the theatre has worked its magic.