A magnificent oddity - you are probably going to hate.

Rating: 9/10 (5 July 2011)

This is a very unusual film. Expertly made and although the plot isn't brilliant the story telling is very good. I could write a full page explaining the back story that is expertly relayed in a stylish 3 minute sequence to a gothed up version of Tainted Love.
The sound track, the story shifts, the dream like action sequences that don't quite make sense constantly keep you off balance but not enough to push you over. The whole movie has an excellent 'Alice in Wonderland' feel about it but manages not to stray into 'Naked Lunch' territory.
The film is amazingly beautiful you could randomly hit pause 10 times during the film and at least 8 of the stills would make a superb poster.
Why would you hate it? Unfortuantly this film has no home. If you are an action fan this film has too many girls talking about their feelings, if you like romance this film has too many ninjas in it, if you like formulaic movies this film will seem too weird, if you like twists and turns you are likely to find the plot simplistic.
I highly recommend watching this film for the experience even if it isn't your cup of tea. I have honestly never seen such a beautiful and well polished action movie as this and I doubt I will see many more.