I was just zapping through tv channels and this was on one. Immediately caught my attention because of the visuals, which I found captivating. In 1 min I was captured by the characters and had to watch it until the end. I really loved the pace, the simplicity of the story, the realness about it. All in all, it felt really sweet and heartwarming.
I am a martial arts practicioner myself and found the training and tournament's scenes very well done. I know macho men will certainly feel some negativity towards this movie, probably expecting loads of violence and blood and mercilessness, but this was full of camaraderie and true sportsmanship and it was delightful to watch for a change (I usually detest fighting movies because of how belic they are and I think do not portray how the martial art community really is).
Also loved that one of the main characters being trans is just a footnote because what really matters is the love between two persons.
For sure I could find flaws if I wanted, but I truly enjoyed it all the way through, enveloped in the sweetness of it all, so I really don't care about the technical details that may have not been so great (I didn't notice them at all).
I am a martial arts practicioner myself and found the training and tournament's scenes very well done. I know macho men will certainly feel some negativity towards this movie, probably expecting loads of violence and blood and mercilessness, but this was full of camaraderie and true sportsmanship and it was delightful to watch for a change (I usually detest fighting movies because of how belic they are and I think do not portray how the martial art community really is).
Also loved that one of the main characters being trans is just a footnote because what really matters is the love between two persons.
For sure I could find flaws if I wanted, but I truly enjoyed it all the way through, enveloped in the sweetness of it all, so I really don't care about the technical details that may have not been so great (I didn't notice them at all).