Utterly superb and epic

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2007)

It's a fantastic film, very emotional with significant visual metaphors that never seem over-played or contrite.
The story-telling is fantastic and you truly feel for the main protagonist despite his affluent background in an impoverished China.
Not just brilliant in a movie-study way, but also enthralling.
This film will suck you in and you will watch every second with interest.
Also, Bale gives a great performance - possibly his best despite his age - and the excellent Malkovich is characteristically good.
See if you can spot a young Ben Stiller.