Ashes of Time

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With all that late work and Olympics it took some time. Watched it last night and even though my wife didn't like it, I fell under its spell.
I liked actually it less last night, but it has grown on me since. Some images and sounds are beginning to haunt me.
I simply loved the girl with a mule, that was truly masterful in its suspense. But the whole film with its tension with no resolution - like someone is pulling tendons out of your body, with no relief. You feel like you are drawn into the screen, even though little is happening there.
I could use less of the fighting scenes, done in his usual choppy way, I think they distracted more than they added, they could easily be cut by 80% or so without losing the tension, I think. But some quick shots there were incredibly expressive.
Most of the film's attration I can't explain - as it is almost hypnotic and not through your brain. You could not take your eyes away from the hero's face, from the beatifully shot landscapes, even though you could not tell why. The combination of intertwined images and sounds is haunting and unforgettable.

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Topic - Ashes of Time - Victor Khomenko 18:14:48 02/18/02 (6)

Which version are you talking about - the 96 or the 94? - Alex Yakovlev 06:04:18 02/21/02 (1)

The 94 - Victor Khomenko 07:58:49 02/21/02 (0)

Re: Ashes of Time - rush 20:22:34 02/20/02 (0)

PS - Andrew T. 19:24:39 02/18/02 (1)

Re: PS - Victor Khomenko 05:36:14 02/19/02 (0)

Re: Ashes of Time - Andrew T. 19:11:47 02/18/02 (0)

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