Review of The Myth

The Myth (2005)
7/10
It takes 3/4 of a Chinese to understand the film
2 October 2005
A production that greatly resembles 'Hero', just that the added modern-ancient switch was decently amiable and nicely done. In my opinion 'The Myth' would suit the Asian and South-East Asian market more, since only Chinese (and Oriental Studies scholars) can understand this film thoroughly. People who knew nothing beyond pieces of puzzles formed from 'Hero' would think it's another lame Jackie Chan production. Below-par visuals, especially the floating grave yard scene (please hire someone from Hollywood if you're considering these 'ummph' types of scenes). Great music, however, weave together with the pleasant plot creates an extraordinary feeling never once found in 'Hero' or 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon'. Goofs spotted, even by non-professionals like me. A great step in melting Chinese, Indian and a little Korean culture into the whole movie. After all, the Whites have their dark ages and Chinese have their stance before as warriors and lords as in 'Lord of the Rings'. Congrads and my deepest salute to Koreans who learned Mandarin in this production.
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