I wanted to love this movie. I really did. I admit, I didn't see the original, but I love the artistry of Asian films (that's what I thought this was), so I thought this would be sure to please. It was beautiful to look at, no doubt. But there was something missing. It felt rushed, cheesy. There wasn't a deep enough connection because there was no character development. She was first seen as a small mischievous girl chasing a chicken, then an older girl riding a horse alongside a pair of rabbits, who was soon to be matched with a man, and then next thing you know she went off to war. She had no real challenges, nothing to learn. How did she become so skilled in fighting? She was already adept by the time she got there. The flying Phoenix was overused --- would've been more impactful if it were saved until the most important time. The last fight scenes with the boss had some issues. I think I'll watch the original. I've read good things about it.