Rashomon like indeed..

Rating: 9/10 (27 August 2004)

A great movie. The director has once again distinguished himself with a work of cinematic art. Every scene is a tableau of composition and color. Exquisite. I personally could have done without so much of the fantasized swordplay, but overall, the picture is a masterpiece. Why are we not seeing movies of this calibre coming out of Hollywood. Most Hollywood pictures are trash compared to this level of work. I am trying to think of a Hollywood film that is at least comparable. Perhaps Gladiator. But there are very few that compare with the great cinema coming out of China and Japan now.
Highly recommended. Great emotion, nuance, battle scenes, audio, visuals and story line.