One of the best movies of Zhang Yimou

Rating: 8/10 (15 March 2013)

I wanted to see this movie when it came out, but i saw it just yesterday. At first i only wanted to see this film because i like Christian Bale, i think he is one of the most talented actors of our time. When i saw the trailer, i was not impressed, but when i saw that Zhang Yimou was the director, i decided finally to see this film. Zhang Yimou was the director of many masterpieces, but he directed also some average movies. I have to say that this movie is one of his best works. The images are very fascinating and the plot is perfect. The cast is also good. Beside Christian Bale, all actors are doing a pretty good job. The movie could be a little more violent, but the story is good enough and i recommend it without second thoughts.