drqu1981

I've always been a fan of Jet Li since his early days, and frankly his movies and performances in them have been terrible in the last few years mainly due to his attempts to be a profitable and a more mainstream actor in the US. As a result, we were treated to "nice" movies like The One and Cradle to the Grave. This movie though makes up them. This was truly a gem. Not only were the action sequences spectacular, and I iterate spectacular, but the story line and acting as well as screen play was very tastefully done. Gone were the traditional comedic side plot, and welcomed was a sense of respect not only for the Chinese but also for some of the foreign countries that are often portrayed poorly in the movies. In the end, I can't help but feel like I've not only seen a great movie but felt the humanity and pride that the movie released. See it!

I didn't expect anything out of this movie, and that was perhaps why I think it was simply great. The wonderful soundtrack helped to gel a decently well thought of plot that carried so much nostalgia with it. The best was perhaps the beginning yearbook picture scene, the director made a great attempt at capturing the audience's memories of the past. I actually thought the chemistry between the two leads were wonderful compared to other teen movies, it reminded me of the high school romances, and made me yearn for what they had. The ending was the only thing that was not up to par, because it is simply too perfect. Of course that's what everyone wants to see but I thought the scene with him in the Z4 and seeing Elisha was too too too perfect. Maybe I'm jealous, but this was a great movie