Great Visuals

Rating: Null/10 (4 September 2004)

As another commentator said, this is one of the most visually exciting films that I have ever seen. You can pretty much see why this film was has been a cult favorite for years before finally being released in this country. The story itself has an almost "Rashomon" like quality about it as it pretty much tells the story of how China pretty much was united. Also, even though it does have fight scenes, you never really see any blood, which gives is fine due to the fact that unlike other films that have a lot of action, this film doesn't rely on gore to get its point across. It also has a great love story that isn't too mushy, but it shows how love not only can unite two people, but it can sometimes have tragic circumstances. The only criticism that I have about the film is the fact that it can be confusing at times and if you aren't really paying attention to it you might lose track of the story. However, this is a wonderful film and I highly recommend it.