Nonureva Really Surprised!

Skunkyrate Gripping story with well-crafted characters

Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

desalvo_j This is one of the best samurai films I have ever seen, the screen images are out standing and the plot line is solid, this film is truly a hidden gem and should be seen. I have seen this film a few times and have enjoyed watching it each time, which is the mark of a good film. I enjoyed the large battle scenes which rival any scenes from the best Hollywood can produce. It is truly refreshing to see such films from non Hollywood sources. I would have to say that this was the best samurai film in its decade and possibly one of the best films I have ever seen. I would suggest this film to any samurai buff or anybody who enjoys a visually stunning film.

ccthemovieman-1 This is one of the prettier films I've seen with some wonderful cinematography and beautiful scenery. It's the reason I kept the film for quite a while, because the story was uninvolving. All the characters sound the same with a lot of the grunting macho male voices. The Japanese seem to show this in a number of films and is so foreign to our culture, it's hard to relate.This is a story about two warriors - one shown in orange and the other in black, but it really wasn't good guy-versus-bad guy, just two people battling over land. Boy, that sounds familiar, as you know. Countries do the same, unfortunately. This movie, according to critics, was supposed to have some fantastic action scenes. Well, let's just say that's not the case; the action scenes are very overrated.Great visuals are the attraction here; not much else. Still, it's a shame something this beautiful is not available on DVD.

Eric This is a truly great Japanese movie. If you've seen and enjoyed any of Kurosawa's films then this is a must for you also. Set in feudal Japan, the battle sequences are stunning. In trying to explain the movie to others in the past, I've called this a Japanese "Braveheart," but that doesn't really do justice to the beauty of this movie. Truly, it must be seen to be understood.

java-1 The movie Heaven and Earth is quite a dramatic one. From it's beginning we can feel the atmosphere of medievil Japan. First I thought it would be boring but then I realised that I wasn't right. First I was shocked with the scene where Yae challenged any of Ochigo warrior to fight her and she was shot by Kagetoro, then thrilled and dissapointed with her death in the final battle. I have seen many movies but Heaven and Earth is really the best. Naomi Zaizen's play was brilliant.