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Absolutely breathtaking!! An actor's review. by odyssey684 (movies profile) Dec 3, 2004 117 of 136 people found this review helpful
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS is one of the most breathtaking films I have ever seen. If you are a lover of martial arts films, this is the film that you NEED to see!!!
This film will garner many comparisons to Hero and Crouching Tiger, mostly due to the presence of the beautiful and incredibly talented Zhang Ziyi. The biggest breakout of a female superstar out of China, and it is well deserved. Fantasic performance again.
The storyline is both wonderful, and a bit confusing at the same time. So many twists and turns to keep you scratching your head throughout, while staring in breathtaking awe at the visuals you are watching.
The fight sequences are some of the best choreographed scenes I have ever seen. Absoltutely amazing. It made me remember how I felt when I watched The Matrix for the first time, staring wide-eyed at the breathtaking action.
The visuals are so glorious, you will have no problem following the storyline, or staying in pace with the subtitles.
From start to finish, a fantastically made movie, and I would consider it a LOCK for a Foreign Language Film nomination, and possibly even a win. One of the best foreign films to come out of China, ever, in my humble opinion.
Hope this helps you out. Go see it, and love it! Or if you don't love, appreciate it!
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