Not Kurasawa, but very good

Rating: Null/10 (20 June 2001)

I enjoyed this film very much. The visuals were stunning, the action scenes were great fun, and the music was superb.
Many here have complained about the plot/story line as being thin or disjointed. Or that the acting was bad. Ok, let's say for a moment that's true. Why would anyone watch a martial arts movie? Why did I watch this movie? For the fighting. Watching a martial arts movie is like watching a musical. All the time you're waiting for the next song. All the while I was waiting for the next fight scene.
I'd also like to point out that combatants have been "flying" around in Kung Fu movies for many years. If you happen to be a fan of the genre you would know that. The American version of the trailer clearly depicted this film as a martial arts movie. If you're not a fan of martial arts, why would you watch this movie in the first place?