I need to stop the review lest it just become a checklist of everything I dislike about the movie.

House of Flying Daggers has moments of brilliance that are simply unmatched.

Zhang Yimou’s entry into the wuxia genre is majestic, stirring, and beautiful. Oh, and it features some kick-ass action sequences, too.

The film’s realistic approach is refreshing and the children’s’ performances are both cute and poignant.