Aesthetically, this is one of the most artful films I've ever seen. Each shot is gorgeously crafted; the costumes, the set pieces, the battle sequences.
If only the plot hadn't worn away at the positives. One or two ending twists is fine, but they shoved in so many redirections at the end, trying desperately to outmaneuver the audience, that the film devolves into indiscernible ridiculousness. I had high hopes for this one, and it could have lived up to them given the artful qualities, but it unfortunately fell short.
Still worth a watch, but don't expect a storytelling masterpiece.
If only the plot hadn't worn away at the positives. One or two ending twists is fine, but they shoved in so many redirections at the end, trying desperately to outmaneuver the audience, that the film devolves into indiscernible ridiculousness. I had high hopes for this one, and it could have lived up to them given the artful qualities, but it unfortunately fell short.
Still worth a watch, but don't expect a storytelling masterpiece.