i will admit my ignorance of this film existence and until i saw it advertise on a cable outlet . i be very impressed with the novelistic structure of the film . the film and which be in a language i do not understand and shine with intelligence and nuance for me . i think this speak to the film quality . it be visually stun . the acting be visually entrance . the chinese theater tradition of movement and use to enhance the delivery of dialogue and be so compelling after watch western film and where actor traditionally focus more heavily on the dialogue . the action in this film come right at you and without a lot of explosion to get your attention . it be human action that be so affective here . the added advantage that the film teach me history about one of the world great tourist attraction and the funereal clay army of china first qin emporer and be very impressive . it seem to give the film an international relevance beyond the film great ethical theme . this be a film i can comfortably recommend to a wide variety of friend and acquaintance .