I'll start with the beautiful cinematography shot in China's desert. Next, Brigitte Lin and Maggie Cheung, two of Hong Kong's most talented AND beautiful stars. Maggie is hilarious in her role as the spunky inn-keeper. The bathrobe fight scene between the two women is both sensual and funny. Brigitte, Brigitte, Brigitte...that's all I can say. Actually another outstanding performance from Ms. Lin. The fight scenes are terrific. Donnie Yen turns in a wonderfully wicked performance.
The director's cut version with Chinese audio and subtitles is the only way to view this film.

When I first read the reviews online, I couldn't wait for the last fighting scene. But the last fighting scene was no where near as good as Brigitte Lin's fighting scene at or near the beginning.

She was fantastic, and made the movie a must see. This movie has a great story, solid ending, and lovable charcters. (Like the little guy who was the cook). Where do you learn to cook human meat? Especially in the middle of the desert.

I can't give it 5 stars, because its not as good as Musa in my opinion. Its as good as Once Upon a Time in China, maybe a little better.

But again, a must see movie, Brigitte Lin takes the show from the All Star cast. This is a movie I recommend buying (I did), as it makes a great movie in anyones collection.

This is one of the best Kung Fu movies I have ever seen. The fight scenes were amazing and memorable. If your a Donnie Yen fan you will have to wait till the end. But when Donnie Breaks out. He breaks Out. But there is plenty of Brigitte Lin and Maggie Chung. I am so in love with Brigitte Lin. I wish she would come out of retirement. It is truly a joy to see her work.

This film borrows heavily from the 1971 classic A Touch of Zen. It starts off the children of an murdered official being led into the desert, only to be saved by Bridgitte Lin, and Tony Leung. After saving the children, they make their way to the Dragon Inn, a desolate place on the western Chinese border. While waiting to cross the border, they are pursued by a Eunuch general who traps them in the Inn.

Overall, this film is filled with excellent sword play, drama, and the inclusion of Maggie Cheung.

I saw the movie 10 years ago when I was very young. Now ten years past but i still cannot find another one which can replace this one as the best martial arts movie. Really excellent. I wonder if the people who gave the movie one or two stars really know how to appreciate a real Chinese martial arts movie.