Hero
i just saw the movie and i wanted to respond while it is still fresh.
i can honestly say that i have never seen a more beautiful movie. The colors used to code the different stories are magnificent and serve to clearly outline the different stages of the story. The fight is wonderfully combined with the music in a way that is beyond words. Even more that Crouching Tiger, this movie is in line with how things happen in my dreams. It is a true fairytale in this way. i'm not sure if it was on purpose but the Biblical relevance is all over the place. i realize that it is a "zen" movie so watch out for that if you go to see it, but it is still full of true Truth. The scene where Flying Snow fights and kills Broken Sword wrecked me in its revelation. How many times have i asked Christ the question, "Why didn't you block the sword?" and He has answered, "I finally wanted you to believe me." He allowed his love to kill him to prove His love for her. The idea of Word and Sword together is definitely a biblical idea. The Word of God is sharper than a two edged sword. Taking up the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Jesus on a whte horse with a sword coming out of His mouth to subdue the enemy. Again, don't confuse Zen imitation/deceception with true truth. There is only one Way but He, Jesus, revealed Himself to me through this movie. The idea of the warrior's highest goal being the laying down the sword is also biblical. It explains the seeming paradox of a Warrior God also being the Prince of Peace.
i realize that China has had a long history in which to practice the art, but this movie seems to be a masterful exhibition of the Imperial Chinese propaganda machine, and an interesting primer in the rhetoric of any individual or government (UN are you listening?) who wishes to bring unity to the planet under the power of humanism.
Head into this movie with yours eyes open to its true roots and goals, but head into this movie. The fighting definitely incorporates spiritual elements and it contains the inevitable humanism that is synonymous with Hollywood but the breathtaking beauty and potential for true revelation more than make up for it if you are well guarded.
Three cheers for primary colors!!
Hip hip hoor...
ah forget it.
i can honestly say that i have never seen a more beautiful movie. The colors used to code the different stories are magnificent and serve to clearly outline the different stages of the story. The fight is wonderfully combined with the music in a way that is beyond words. Even more that Crouching Tiger, this movie is in line with how things happen in my dreams. It is a true fairytale in this way. i'm not sure if it was on purpose but the Biblical relevance is all over the place. i realize that it is a "zen" movie so watch out for that if you go to see it, but it is still full of true Truth. The scene where Flying Snow fights and kills Broken Sword wrecked me in its revelation. How many times have i asked Christ the question, "Why didn't you block the sword?" and He has answered, "I finally wanted you to believe me." He allowed his love to kill him to prove His love for her. The idea of Word and Sword together is definitely a biblical idea. The Word of God is sharper than a two edged sword. Taking up the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Jesus on a whte horse with a sword coming out of His mouth to subdue the enemy. Again, don't confuse Zen imitation/deceception with true truth. There is only one Way but He, Jesus, revealed Himself to me through this movie. The idea of the warrior's highest goal being the laying down the sword is also biblical. It explains the seeming paradox of a Warrior God also being the Prince of Peace.
i realize that China has had a long history in which to practice the art, but this movie seems to be a masterful exhibition of the Imperial Chinese propaganda machine, and an interesting primer in the rhetoric of any individual or government (UN are you listening?) who wishes to bring unity to the planet under the power of humanism.
Head into this movie with yours eyes open to its true roots and goals, but head into this movie. The fighting definitely incorporates spiritual elements and it contains the inevitable humanism that is synonymous with Hollywood but the breathtaking beauty and potential for true revelation more than make up for it if you are well guarded.
Three cheers for primary colors!!
Hip hip hoor...
ah forget it.
posted by Hooked Nose | 3:25 PM
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