I wish I understood Chinese

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2001)

While many reviews focus on the effects and give the story short attention, I found the underlying story very powerful below the surface. And that was with English subtitles, which can never translate the emotion and subtext of the spoken word. I am certain that if I understood Mandrin Chinese that the movie would operate on a complete different level.
Thus, if the movie can convey so much emotion with subtitles, imagine what it must be like in its native language. That alone is why It gets my vote for best picture.

Martin