if you liked this movie then maybe...

Rating: Null/10 (1 February 2001)

For those who enjoyed CTHD, but thought it is still too " hollywood " then try a film called Ashes of Time. Both movie have similar themes but Ashes is more abstract and thought provoking. As for CTHD, i enjoyed the film and is please to see the public(US) can accept such an "art" film. Maybe good film making and box office success does not always have to be apart.
I see that after the high marks that CTHD has received recently some negative whiplash has also arrived. Its the same with many good movies... first people love it and praise it, then the people who has to hate things that the majority likes shows up and fart out a few bad comments so they can sleep at night knowing that they are special. Well, good for them. To be honest, I myself went into CTHD with low expectations, thinking its going to be another over the top action film. But I was pleasantly surprised when Chow Yun Fat did not leap out of the trees with both pistols blazing. The film was actually made with dignity and sincerity .. even with all the flying around.
So for people who have not seen CTHD please go see it. And for the people who have seen CTHD try Ashes of Time.