American viewer beware

Rating: 2/10 (28 August 2004)

From the fantastic trailers for this movie, I think a lot of people will go in expecting a serious movie, not a silly fable with people flying around on cables.
A previous reviewer made the comment "The action is oddly paced for American audiences." That is a serious understatement.
I had been warned about the "wire fu" nature of the battles before I went in, which honestly killed most of my expectations for the movie. But a lot of people went in just based on the very impressive movie trailers, and were as disappointed as I was. (I know because I could hear their laughter and comments.)
So, American audiences beware, this may not be the movie you are expecting.
Caveat: as long as you are familiar with this genre and know what you are getting yourself into, it is very colorful and does manage to keep your attention.