Earning multiple nominations at the 1994 Hong Kong Film Awards, this swordplay epic for the arthouse crowd is one which could only come from heralded filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. Presented in a disjointed narrative, this convulated epic contains numerous characters and subplots will confuse and puzzle upon first viewing, which is why multiple showings is a must in order to fully appreciate this thought provoking production. The cast, which includes nearly every major star working in Hong Kong, all bring their individual characters to life delivering fantastic performances, while Christopher Doyle's extravagant cinematography illuminates the exotic locales in which the movie was filmed. A must see, although it surely will not cater to all tastes.

Rating: 8.75/10