ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

angel-for-frnds the movie is beautiful in its own accord, if you are a fan of beautiful actions sequences then this might mean something. It's sad to hear that the movie didn't do as well as expected but hey its not really a movie for everyone, though it is a feast to the eyes that know how to appreciate this genre of direction. The story maybe predictable but the characters are entirely new and the actors have done complete justice to their roles. my favorite part of the movie was watching them dancing-fighting, it was so beautiful and sensual in a gentle kind of way. This was good enough for me to watch it over and over again. I would definitely recommend this for a rainy day when you are in the mood for something different with patience.

gracehpknme I'm giving it 10 partially because its score is so low. The film, from what I know, was received as poorly in Korea also. I suppose it's not for everyone, although I think it's possible if one watches it one more time. When I first watched it, I hated it. It was boring, weird, and never seemed to end. but then, I felt cheated for paying for it (I watched it online.. small screen, still paid for it..) so I watched it again cuz I could re-watch it within 6 hours or something like that. And now I have the DVD.This movie is very unkind to people who are used to traditional story-telling format in movies. We (at least I) usually want to hear things out loud. Have things explained to us. I didn't know before, but I guess we must depend a lot on the dialogues.At first I hated some parts with its echo effects and how everybody would sing-song a line or divide them into neat parts as they would NEVER do in real life. It was hard for me to understand (and I'm more of a Korean speaker. Later I watched the DVD with the Korean subtitle on;;;) and very annoying. You don't get much of the storyline by listening to what they say. A lot of things happen that can only be seen and much emotion is conveyed through the actions/movements of the visual items on the screen (including the actors and actresses, of course) instead of being delivered straight forward in narrative 'words' to our ears.On my first viewing I thought the film doesn't show enough convincing evidences or hows or whys of the main characters falling in love. It seemed unreal and to happen so fast that I felt they were getting away by themselves, leaving the audience behind.But on the second viewing, it touched me much more than at the first time. I could feel how the characters felt and acted, how their feelings changed throughout the passage of the movie. Those things no longer unconvincing to me. This time, I was with them. I felt what they felt. (as opposed to just knowing what I'm "supposed to" feel) And after my second viewing, I could say this is a very emotional film. (not boring.) A lot of people accused the director of being conceited and just showing off how pretty he can make the screen look, but not trying to communicate with the audience.But there was also a sector(?) of mania fans who viewed the film over and over again, raved about it, protested for a second viewing in the theaters. (cuz the movie was out of the theaters quickly for not making much money.) I think the reason is 1) the way of story telling was something that most people were familiar with. They were expecting something else. And 2) Maybe it just is a film that needs a bit more concentration or work from the audience. (more active participation?) Maybe one does need a second viewing to enjoy/appreciate it more. (but I've heard of people who loved it instantly on the first viewing. Maybe I just didn't concentrate or look for the right things?) Well. I own the DVD now. and I don't buy lots of dvds. Actually it was the first DVD I ever purchased. (although I still haven't finished viewing all the supplemental features;;) and the second one was this k-drama series. and now I want to buy the movie Bittersweet on DVD. (or is it Bittersweet Life? Don't know the exact English title.) I just wanna say that for those who really hated it and thought it was boring the first time they watched it, give it another chance if you ever get around to it. The chances are, you are not gonna regret it and will grow to love it like I did. (I think it improves upon repeated viewings. You see things you didn't see before every time you watch it again. the movie has lots of symbolism that's fun to try to figure out.) Hm. that was kind of a long review. but really, it's quite a lovely film, I think. ^^

south77 It's amazing!Pure movie, really.I can't believe my eyes it's very good.What can i say about music.Incredible.It's the best movie i've ever seen last 2 years.Bravo Myung-SE Lee i'll be waiting for new one.It's not about only Samurai it's about love,art,martial arts and mystery.Men dying without violent.Music is magically and mystic.Slow motion scenes great in classic Japan trees and lamps.Fight scenes amazing especially in shadows near the wall.As i said this movie is very good.With acceptable violent without blood bath for all family.Oh by the way i am still wondering what is the real name of "Sad Eyes"?Highly recommended.

Spuzzlightyear The big problem I have with The Duelist, and the one I'll mention off the top is how this movie pads itself by going slo-mo every second scene or so, making this trip featuring mysterious swordsman and gender-confused cop that more slower than it already is.The director of this, Lee Myung-Se, has got enough features under his belt to truly know better, but his first foray into hai-ya! Swordsplay and while it's pretty to look at, relies too much on over repetitive fight scenes and clichés (how many fights do we really need to see in the rain?) just could almost be labeled as a half hour movie stretched out into a 2 hour movie.