SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

BeSummers Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Matho The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Robin Turner If you like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you'll love this film; if not, you won't. It's as simple as that. Apart from sharing Michelle Yeoh, similar tropes appear: older vs. younger woman fighter; desire for love vs. desire for peace; an object of great power that everyone wants to get their hands on; poisons; people running up walls and flying through the air - all the normal wuxia stuff. There are also hints of Kill Bill (not surprising given Tarantino's drawing on Chinese martial arts films). Our heroine, Drizzle, is a member of a group of elite assassins who turns her back on the life of stealth and slaughter and runs off with said object of great power. Her former colleagues don't take too kindly to this, with the usual bloody consequences. In other words, the film is over-the-top acrobatic violence from beginning to end.

thomvic Michelle Yeoh surely is the queen of the action genre - and when watching this movie you won't have any doubts as to why she is.Many people will be quick to compare this film to previous wu xia or martial arts films - Crouching Tiger for one - which is one of my favourite films of all time. While I don't think it is better than CTHD, all these films are essentially different films with different stories and characters so it really depends on what you like in a film - hence I don't believe in the 'greatest film of all time' - it's up to you after all.But I had a good time with this. I have to admit I thought there were too many characters and I got a bit confused as I was trying to keep up with who was who and all, but it is essentially a fun story about a group of assassins who are after the main gal (Yeoh) who wants to lead a normal life instead of one full of constant bloodshed. While this has elements of typical revenge elements, the film also has a sense of humour with some comedic moments, fantasy, romance and great fighting scenes.However, I felt the film didn't have a consistent tone so it sort of switched too much for my liking. Was it trying to be a serious film about warriors hardships and their quest to feel human? That's what I thought it was then it sort of changed its tone to melodramatic which sometimes didn't work properly then to cheesy comedy. I think they put a lot into it.Nevertheless, all the actors in here give a pretty good performance and Yeoh pulls it off with her physical abilities not to mention her charisma. The ending however, felt underdeveloped as I couldn't believe that is how it was with the guy and his attitude (that's all I'm saying - it changed very quickly!) That being all said, it is a well done film and certainly an enjoyable martial arts film that is probably more suited to those who didn't like the elusive emotions in CTHD (but I did) and hey, I don't mind a no brainer flick if it is done well - and this certainly is!

plsletitrain Yes there was..without counting Michelle Yeoh, everyone else felt like they shouldn't be on this movie. Everyone else didn't fit their roles. I think they capitalized on the faces, not on the ability to pull off a martial artist role. Take for example Shawn Yue. Even after seeing him from Infernal Affairs, and now this, I still can't associate him with action movies. I could see him more as a boy-next-door, rom-com type of guy. But with these type of movies..I digress. Also Jung Woo-sung. His acting shows a lot of effort, you can see in his expressions that it doesn't come off naturally. Although I have to say his fight scenes were tolerable. For both of them, I think their genre isn't action. Well at least not yet. They don't have the Andy Lau aura in them.But nothing beats how Barbie Xsu was a terrible cast for this one. Not only was the look of a fighter negated by her sweet and slender appearance but her fight scenes were not decent as well. If I'm not mistaken, this is her first time doing a role such as this. And its quite obvious. She's suited for dramas, rom-coms, romance...but this one, I don't think she's ready for these types of movies yet. She was fabulous in Meteor Garden, because she pulled off the strong-willed college girl, and she looks like it, and she can act like it..but as an assassin, that's another story. The wire-fus didn't even help. The only thing I could commend of her participating in the movie is the fact of her taking a risk of matured roles, evidenced by her sensual and seductive scenes. She was bareback more than once.Even Wang Xueqi didn't come off as a despicable villain. And his raspy voice didn't help either. First half or ¾ of the movie will only show him with his hood on, letting his soldiers do ground work whilst he does his hypnosis and mind games of some sort.. trying to appear as a real dangerous fighter, making it appear his real strength is reserved for a much-awaited battle of all battles in the end(then again, that's what leaders do right?)..but then I have to say I wasn't disappointed with the fight choreography in the end part. The John Woo trademark is once again present on this one. You know, a fight after a fight. Giving the viewers complete satisfaction of fight scenes. Although wire-fu is everywhere, they're tolerable and to a certain extent, convincing.One strength of this movie is the story. I love the story as much as it sounds familiar. Yes its our good ole battle-over-something plot again. But it does have a good twist and the presence of some romance element will distract the viewer's perception of this as a purely action movie for awhile. A good integration of elements of love, betrayal, destiny, revenge..and of course, action!

uromoa23 The movie was filled with everything, action, romance, suspense. I laughed, I was in shock, at the edge of my seat. I cried, I cheered. I was very glad to see it to the end. For those that are fans of a good Asian flick..you will love it. It is worth every single dime! I always enjoy movies set in the pan-Asian era because it makes the film classic. I appreciate the beauty of the Asian culture and it's depiction in the movie.The actors played their parts very well and I look forward to watching more movies with the same cast or directors because they never disappoint!!!Enjoy!!!