Simply amazing

Rating: 10/10 (23 February 2008)

I won't write a long-winded review because frankly if you haven't seen this film by now, you are not living a full life.
Easily the most beautiful film (next to The Black Stallion and the LOTR series) ever made. I've seen Lawrence of Arabia and this film brings to mind the definition of the word EPIC. Beautiful, breathtaking and superb, it should be a permanent addition to your library.
If you are looking for one of the most fabulously crafted love story combined with amazing martial arts and Oscar worth scenery, this is the film for you. I work in the film industry and I see a lot of movies. I always return to CTHD time and time again for a spirited take on a classic story of unrequited love. The subtle nature of the acting is different from what we in the "West" are used to, but it fits. I highly recommend watching it in the original language (I believe it's Hunan, not Mandarin but I'm not sure) with English subtitles as opposed to a version that's dubbed in English. The sound quality is poor on the dubbed film and overruns the fabulous score.