Comments on: Legend of the Black Scorpion – Review

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:44:00 +0000

It’s good to see a positive review of this film for a change. I felt it was really underrated. The score by Tan Dun and the dance-like martial arts choreography are the most beautiful I’ve ever heard/seen; furthermore, I just like the melancholy, darkness, and loneliness of it all. It’s got a lot of atmosphere and a great cast with the likes of Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, and Daniel Wu, all of whom are just insanely talented. A couple of scenes may have been a little over the top, but, overall, I would consider this essential viewing for anyone with a taste for wuxia.

By: Cello

Cello — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:05:53 +0000

lol, i spelled it once correctly in the review, i just missed the mark a second time. D’OH! Thanks though

By: leetgamer

leetgamer — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:01:50 +0000

But it’s still an awesome review

By: leetgamer

leetgamer — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:01:30 +0000

P.S : It’s Shakespeare lol

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:44:13 +0000

I don’t have a problem with a film relying on conveying it’s message visually if it’s done well enough. I think at times we’re so accustomed to the idea that words have to convey everything all the time we forgot film started as “silent” movies.

I take a lot of pleasure in movies that are shot this way, and it sounds right up my ally in this genre. This one is going waaaaaaaaaay up on my list.

By: Cello

Cello — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:29:32 +0000

no way! In college I had to do some shakespearean studies as well [even though i have an art degree i had to take several english courses]. I’d love to know more about your studies! Best of luck to you on your exams. But I am sure you’ll do great!

By: serintais

serintais — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:18:25 +0000

Sounds so good: I’m doing Hamlet right now (my exam is in a week!) and as I was reading it I was like “Hamlet Hamlet!”
A great review, and lovely awesome screen shots ^_^