It depends how you look at it

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2005)

Quite few people in Europe have mentioned: nice colors, but not much for the action nor plot part. Quite few people that either are of Chinese background, or have some kind of clue of Chinese political situation (mostly in Northen America) say it has strong political message.
I see how it is possible to come to those conclusions. Still, what comes to this movie as an experience, for me it doesn't matter really why somebody has made movie like that, as it isn't literally a political movie, direct propaganda, or something alike, as I see it.
Maybe it is because I have luxury to be distanced enough from Chinese situation, and politics. Maybe played other circumstances in as well.
My conclusion, specially after first viewing, was a great spiritual experience which gave me plenty of insights to figure about for quite a while. For that, for me, this movie is quite unique and I consider it to be one of the best movies.
Then again, I understand other point of views. Just wish I could share even my experience to others as well.;)
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