Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

ian_harris Vietnam is one of the most beautiful places on earth, despite the troubles it has seen in recent decades. This movie captures that beauty magnificently. The story-telling style is steeped in the Vietnamese tradition of story-telling, which might not please everyone who sees the film. Several stories intertwine, but without "all joining up at the end" in a cheesy, Hollywood way. The stories touch on the legacy of the war only gently, while focusing on the genuinely difficult lives that most Vietnamese people now live and the strength of their spirit. Having been to Vietnam, this style reflects the place in modern times very well. If the charm and beauty of South-East Asia is your bag, then surely this film will please you. If you wanted a Vietnam War movie with Harvey Keitel, you'll be much disappointed.

gordon-31 There are several story lines in the film which seldom or never cross. So just relax and let the film unfold with beautiful photography of contemporary Vietnam. You will see Ho Chi Min City and the countryside. A rather poetic film.

sekander You will see lots of comments calling this movie boring. Most of these are by people who still do homework or judge a movie on its body count. That should clue you as to their attention span. Whether intentional or not, plot is not the main focus of this movie. It is languidly paced, reflecting the heat of the Saigon summer it portrays. Perhaps a tone poem to the city, peeking in on the intertwining lives of some of its citizens. If you have any interest in this part of the world, check it out. It is not perfect by any means. Sure, the lack of character development is a little frustrating, especially the Harvey Keitel character, and some of the plot is familiar, but all of these are minor quibbles with a wonderful, evocative film. Thank god this is not another "Focus on the white man in foreign surroundings" movie. I've been to Vietnam twice in the early 90's and enjoyed this update, despite what one reviewer calls inaccuracies.

Ponchie Da Blob I found this film to be boring and cliched, but Vietnam looked so pretty that I couldn't give it anything lower than a 5 out of 10.My geography teacher seemed to love it... but he's really really white.The subtitles are near impossible to read. I'm not sure if that's done on purpose or what, but i thought it was annoying.The little boy in the film is cute.That's really all I got out of this movie. I felt as if all the rest has been done before. If you care to find out more, read other people's critiques.