Visually stunning

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2001)

This is a satisfying and quite old-fashioned romantic drama set in 19 century China. It is full of magic and mystery and is quite stunning to look at. The the martial arts sequences are beautifully choreographed and equally beautifully shot. The leading actors give fine performances. I don't like having to watch films with subtitles, but in fact I had fogotten that they were there in no time, as the film was so mesmerising.