Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

me43 In it's original form the Stormriders (Feng yun xiong ba tian xia) is a visual treat for fight lovers, and is touchingly romantic ta'boot. While the martial arts are not of the calibre of your average Jackie Chan flick, the special effects are generally well done, with only a few lapses exposing the computer generated scenery. You might want to keep your finger on the pause button to read some of the subtitles as they generally go by fast. (An error has the English subtitles marked as "Chn" but it is the second one on the menu.) The dubbed international version is unintentionally funny at times, as it changes some of the meanings.Based on a "graphic novel" the story line has been changed a bit, so judge it on it's own merits. Aaron Kwok and Ekin Cheng are easy on the eye as is the romantic lead, Kristy Yeung. Shu Qi is there for comic relief as she seems to be in most of her films.Give the full screen 90 minute "international version" a wide berth as it cuts the heart and soul from the film in a brutal and baffling manner, and was wholly un-necessary as the running time in the HK version is only 128 minutes.It can be difficult to find the original letter-box version as the market has been flooded with poorly reproduced ripped copies, but legitimate copies can be found with reputable dealers.The lavish Hong Kong DVD version has an un-narrated show about the special effects, and a making of special which isn't too difficult to understand (given that it has no subtitles.) Notes on the Characters, a Poster Gallery, trailers and Actors bios (in English) are a real treat. (The making of special on the international version is not the same one on the Hong Kong version.)Try to find the Hong Kong version and resist the temptation to view the mangled international version on cable, and you won't be sorry!

stormruston I really liked this movie,and both leads were perfect in there roles.this is a action fantasy with lots of cool but hoky special effects and almost non stop action.Great fighting scenes and decent special effects.your 12 to 15 year olds will love it as will most si-fi/fantasy/kung-fu buffs.

gimmeabreak This movie has to be in every action and/or martial arts movie lover's Hall of Fame. It is the essence of fast paced action, outstanding special effects, and imaginative, superhero influenced ninja martial arts. If you don't like any of those things go rent a weepy romance movie instead. This is an action movie more than anything else. The fight scenes are as inventive as they are beautiful. Yeah, yeah Crouching Tiger was the bomb, but Storm Riders definitely must be given the inspirational credit for it.

Fox in Socks The DVD case uses the phrase "Final Fantasy" twice, and they're not kidding - moody photogenic youths with perfect windswept hair, a tragic love triangle, outrageous swords, and even a character called Cloud. The starting and closing credits are cut-scenes as well.It's all good though. The film looks gorgeous, has some beautiful set pieces and is very entertaining. Enjoy the trip, this is for people who enjoyed Zu Warriors.A couple of points points - you'll have to be a bit tolerant of Canto-pop if you watch the extended version. Also, fight fans be warned, this is about special effects not choreography, so if you're looking for some fancy moves get a Jet Li movie instead.