two thumbs up - watch it!

Rating: 8/10 (15 January 2001)

Don't miss this movie if you liked epic sagas like Akira Kurasawa's RAN.
All the fanfare, color, fight scenes, and the characters make this movie a 'must see'. Most people feel the same way but I have one caveat - don't get carried away by the fight scenes, they seem too stylistic for reality.
Keeping perspective and just sitting back for the colorful presentation is key to enjoying this movie.