Most Overrated Film of the Year

Rating: Null/10 (14 July 2001)

If I had been told that this film was a sleepy, bad martial arts film with above average cinematography and costumes, I would have avoided it. If I had, by accident, seen it, I would have said it's "OK," maybe a 2 or a 3 based exclusively on visuals.
I do not understand how anyone could believe that this film merits the praise heaped upon it. The pace is s l o w. The action sequences are amusing, at first, tedious thereafter. For plot, acting, script, as well as special effects, I ask, can anyone not name 10 better films of the last year.
My conclusion is that I give vastly to much credit to reviewers. However, if you do not need anything better than a 2 or 3 in a Chinese martial arts movie, knock yourself out.