Was this movie really as great as the reviews it received?

Rating: 1/10 (19 March 2001)

I saw this movie for no other reason then it received unbelievable reviews, and I heard such amazing things. So I must concede that this type of movie isn't one would normally watch. But after going I couldn't believe it got the reviews it did. Was it a very good movie, yes. Did it have a good story, and was it very well acted, again yes. But was it Great NO. I was bored for much of it, and I thought on a whole that it was rather stupid (people flying through the air to fight, even with its symbolic meaning). Also I was particularly annoyed at the critically acclaimed cinematography. I was dizzy for half the movie. I thought the shots were extremely close all the time, and it was very difficult to follow, especially the fight scenes. It may have given a faster and more real effect but at the confusion I felt as a result, wasn't worth the realism. Over all it was a good movie but was it an 8.9 on average, and number 9 of all time. In my opinion definitely not. I implore you users to think for yourselves and not to just think it is great because critics say so.
For all of you who did think it was a great movie I will see this movie again when it comes on video because of the reviews it continues to get, and maybe my opinion will change if I missed something the first time.