From Hero to Zero.

Rating: 4/10 (11 August 2013)

Like everyone else i was amazed by the stunning visuals of the film. And i am fully aware of the bittersweet meaning of the story.
But i couldn't help but feel it dragged on; in a 90 minute story it felt like i was on a mental journey on the Great Wall of China; seemingly never-ending.
I love martial arts films, and like many i especially love the fight sequences. If you're wondering what style of fighting you will be seeing, then just picture "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". If you haven't seen that, then just imagine a Ballerina on drugs. Hopping and prancing and flying; although the surrounding scenery is spectacular, the fact these "enemies" are doing more graceful floating than fighting is somewhat distracting.
It still is an OK film; but for me,the visuals just couldn't sustain my focus for the full duration, it needed to flow smoother. Rather than going back and forth continually. And also having up to 3 scenarios for each scene was rather tedious.
Someone did recommend watching it more than once, but i would find it hard to do another round of the Great Wall without becoming exhausted.
4.5/10