yes, it's beautiful.... but

Rating: 5/10 (20 December 2001)

What am I missing? Yes, it's a beautiful movie. The visual effects and scenery and costuming are awe inspiring. But effects don't make a movie. People are getting lost in their childhood memories and loving this movie. Sorry. It's dull. Sure there are some stunning scenes and some exciting action. Then there's the rest of the 3 hours. ZZZZZZ. It's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon all over again. Whoo-great effects -- Whoo-excelling film making -- zzzzzz-boring experience.