The Opera Populaire

Went to watch "霍元甲" (Fearless) last nite, just to make myself feel better about things. Must admit that my expectations were lowered after hearing abt the lacklustre plot, but to my surprise, I actually enjoyed the movie and left the cinema feeling more uplifted abt things.

It is true that the plot is rather predictable. Talented martial artist but arrogant. Learnt his lessons after making mistakes. Know the true meaning of martial arts, went on to fight for the true purpose. But Jet Li, as one review said, is still a delight to watch in the fighting scenes. I am so glad they din use those silly slow motion fighting sequence ala Matrix, cos I find that those really spoil the essence.

One part of the plot struck me as being slightly sensitive in view of the strained relations between the Japs and China in the recent times.

Think this was the 2nd time I watched a martial arts movie in the actual cinema. The 1st was "太极张三丰", which I watched in Jakarta with Bro and Mom looong, long time ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth :p

Though I no longer practise martial arts due to my conviction with God (still in the process of understanding more abt wat He thinks), and oso my serious leg injuries (which I kinda take as a sign from Him), I still enjoy watching martial arts movies, performances. Pity there is not many ppl I can actually ask to go watch with me. Raine kinda gave a weird look when I asked her *ehem* and Pearl etc were trying to be nice, but I know y'all not int rite??? Hmph! Just kidding :p