Released 11/30/04 as "Quentin Tarantino's Hero"

Rating: 8/10 (1 December 2004)

First of all, I am not a professional nor even a good amateur at discussing in detail the movies I have seen. I'll make a feeble attempt to say what an amateur might say about this movie. First, I do not understand why Quentin Tarantino's name is involved in any way with this movie. He was on the bonus material for a short while but added nothing to the movie itself. Secondly, the movie. The photography was like almost nothing I have seen before -- it was wonderful -- from the huge palace to the battle scenes involving thousands of actors. Also, from the falling leaves to the unforgettable sword fight on the most beautiful glasslike surfaced like I have ever scene. To me the story itself got confusing, but the photography, the settings and -- oh, yes -- the magnificent music (I have ordered the CD) made this a totally enjoyable experience for at least two of my senses if not more. I thoroughly enjoyed it.