A true masterpiece of John Woo's...I've always been a fan of his. This 5 hour film had me floored...It's not playing everywhere, so if it is coming to your town it is a must see. Please try to view the Director's cut...but I hear they are making 2 1/2 hour cut to release in the U.S.
This is beyound any kung fo picture...It is the art of war acted out on the screen in the most beautiful way ever! Warriors of that mistify you, as you watch their body count pile up under their weapons that drip with the enemies blood. Speaking of blood. All of the battle scenes have blood spraying you all in your face, daaaaammmmmm!
John Woo's direction has always been great with films like 'FACE OFF'...the countless Chow Yun Phat films. This joint right here...takes you beyound your own imagination.
5. "RE: watched it last month" In response to Reply # 4
It's the kinda period when people's still had fighting skills...instead of a big ass gun, or bomb...or kick ya ass and shoot you!! Where you got to use the art of war to defeat your enemies!
Never seen the 2+ hour version, but the 5 hour version borders on greatness...it's just epic filmmaking. And almost makes me forgive Woo for his US films...minus Hard Target and Face Off.
13. "is the director's cut coming to or up on netflix? " In response to Reply # 0
i caught the preview on the front end of bronson and was intrigued. did some research and saw the 5 hour version is what you want to see according to most folks.