This is a great movie, in my opinion, an epic. The technical aspects (cinematography, etc) were top notch, the acting very realistic, and the story Shakespearean. Great quotes I will use as my own later, like: "You have no treasure here; your scrolls and books are just paper to you." "Killing the wounded is a kindness; who wants a soldier who wants to die." "The powerful survive, but to survive we have to fight. We survived, but what have we gained?: Subtitles do NOT get in the way to the movie's impact; LOTS of action, but it helps not to be dim witted. Bill Schaefer

This movie has battles with hundreds of horsemen, dramatic scenery, excellent costumes (though I am in no position to judge their historical accuracy) and an action filled plot, with romance thrown in. Sadly, though, it lacks life. The subtitles don't get in the way, as there is not overmuch dialog. The romance is thankfully integral to the plot (rather than tacked on), but there is little chemistry between the actors. Although the battle scenes all seem rather similar, and the editing is indifferent, it's hard to put a finger on why the movie seems dull. Nothing stupid, nothing unrealistic, just not exciting. It appears to be a joint Japanese-Chinese production.

Do you like desert? Have a special feeling in your heart when you see the yellow sand? I think it's not the actors,not the stories,which made me love this movie.Just because it is Dun Huang. My life is there¡­¡­