Watched "The emperor's shadow" , "Hero" becomes minor.

Rating: Null/10 (16 April 2003)

After many of my Chinese fellow's recommendation, I have finally rented "The Emperor's Shadow" and watched it with my housemates last night. This film was made in 1999,banned in China due to its release without approval from the Chinese government, and was able to win many Oscars' judge's hearts but disqualified for that it was not officially submitted by its native country.
This is really a well made piece, the setting, the filmgraphy, the perfect story, and the extreme issues that occurred in that period but however reflecting our current world situation. With all the dark humors, great screen play! You guys should really check this movie out.
As for "Hero", it is a nice movie but it is just too lame in the story line and it is not explicit enough. Anyway do watch "The Emperor's Shadow, it is funny and yet serious.
It should be in blockbuster now, DVD is available as well.
It is a shame that this film was never released widely for the movie lovers.