Well, a peice of HK cinematic history? No, I wouldn't go that far at all, as tens of films come to mind before this. I'm surprised how some of the reviewers speak so highly of this, as it's actually a very messy film. I'm not
trying to put this down, because I can see why so many people would like it, but for a film like this to work, you need more than just good fight scenes.

I agree, the story is pretty good for a fantasy swordsplay film like this, as is the general look of things including
costume, background and even music. However, like I said, there are a lot of filming errors and quite honestly some which make the film look like it was shot during the 70's. I do however think that although some of the comedy was good and well placed, most of it is
rediculous and stupid - I know Jet's character is supposed to be a mischiefous boy, but even that doesn't give reason for some of the antics.

Still, for a Jet Li film it's pretty good, not touching anywhere near perhaps to something like OUATIC, but a good attempt all the same. As to be expected though, he still couldn't act (but can he even do so now??), and is completly outshined by Vincent Zhao and Josephine Siao, both of which are pretty good in this.

Overall, one for swordsplay fans only I would say, and with a bigger budget and better production team, this could have been a lot better. I think the sequel to this is to a certain extent a lot better, but if you want to see that, then it would be better to see this one first anyway as it's sort of a continuation of the story.


[3.5/5]