on the video cover be a four star rating with the large word an explosive performance by richard gere . i think bai ling performance be equally good if not well . it be the performance of these two lead character that make this a powerful movie . however and i be disappointed that jon avnet chose to have the lead lady speak in english on some scene that could be more authentic if she have speak in her mother tongue . still it be a must see . one of the few that will stand the test of time .