This Is Not A Martial Arts Movie!

Rating: Null/10 (28 January 2001)

Sure, martial arts are ever-present throughout the film, but a Bruce Lee film it is not (and I'm a Bruce Lee fan). The cinematography, story line, and acting were simply great. The scenery was beautiful and the music soothing and enchanting. The martial arts were not only spectacular on a basic level, but even the "special effects" were done so well that they became believable!
It's irrelevant that it happens to knock the Godfather/Shawshank off the top of the charts... this is not a comparison to them. It is merely an accurate account of this film on it's own merits. Little blood, no cursing, and sexuality without vulgarity - can you recall a martial arts flick with those qualities? For that matter, can you recall any film with those qualities? I'm pretty strict on what my 10 year old sees, and I've have no problem taking her to see this one - the imagery, the traditions and customs, even the values taught are all honorable.