I really liked this movie because it was different. The acting was great. The action scenes were reminiscent of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I don't understand all the negative feedback. Sure, there were no treasurable songs to sing along to, nor were there talking spirit guides to immeasurably entertain us, but that doesn't make this piece any worse than the 1998 version. If you start this with comparisons, you won't be able to enjoy it. And it is a beautiful tale to enjoy.