Being a huge fan of Asian cinema, I couldn't wait to get my peepers on this one - and it certainly doesn't disappoint.

The premise itself is simple yet poignant, the backdrops and sets looked like something straight out of 'Spirited Away', the action sequences are jaw-dropping and the special effects are gasp-worthy at times - the final thirty minutes being of note.

This is up there with films like "Hero" and "House Of Flying Daggers" - and even the most die-hard world cinema atheist will have problems resisting this.

All in all, another fine example of why Eastern cinema is right back up there where it belongs - and long may it stay that way.

Superb. 8.7 / 10