9/10 - Cinematography at its finest

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2004)

Review: A movie filled with great use of colour scheme and background makes for a beautiful movie. The story itself is quite long-winded and feels a bit 'slapped together'. Overacting works well in this movie because it emphasizes the behaviour of each character (the strong voice of a king, the neutral voice of 'the unnamed warrior', the calm natured voice of Leung Chi Wai). The cinematography is at its FINEST, there is no other equal (unless you include IMAX films). The landscaping shots however include a very ominous musical score that tends to make me go to sleep (not literally sleep but contemplating it). Scratch off 1 point for the undeniably long scenery shots.
9/10 - Cinematography at its finest