John Coley

Epic Drama. A tragedy of the highest order + a ground breaking film - rich with special effects, that helped to define the rising star of the Chinese movie genre. A beautifully defined period piece that held me captivated throughout. Strong cast. Masterfully directed. Brilliant choreography. Movie as true art and highly entertaining. Music by YoYo Ma. Cinematography by Peter Pau. Direction by And Lee. And a special shout out to Zhang Ziyi, who drove the film into the rate atmosphere of high art.