Tuesday 9 October 2007

House of Flying Daggers



I am not usually a fan of subtitled films, but having seen this one I would recommend it to everyone. The cinematography is amazing. The scenery itself is stunning, but along with the camera angles and effects, the film is a master piece. I sometimes found myself so taken by the imagery that I would forget to read the subtitles. In this respect it is a shame it is subtitled because it draws your attention away from the imagery. On the otherhand, I think that if it were in English it would take something away from the film. Not only is this film expertly shot, but it also has a really good twist in the storyline which I thought was unusual in this type of martial arts film.


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