I ultimately liked it (more than not ;P). It has its distinguished charm.

The movie is divided into two parts. The first two hours introduce us to the characters and their daily routines, provide some backstory, and culminate in the main battle that concludes this chapter, serving the purpose of its characters.

The protagonist is a 30-year-old bachelor living with his mom (literally me!), who, driven by a thirst for knowledge, devotes his time to studying and earns a living by painting portraits. It’s quite unusual to see a protagonist who isn’t proficient in fighting in a film about people jumping with swords and killing each other.

However, there isn’t much action in the first part, and it really drags a lot. Perhaps because I was sleep-deprived, I found myself more patient with the film’s slow start.

The movie could have lasted only two hours, but that would have made for a very weak picture imho. It’s the final hour, second chapter, that saves it. The most interesting thing is that the main characters from the first half are barely involved at all!
It’s actually about a supporting character who appears in just a few scenes in the first half!

The focus shifts away from the main characters, a new villain is introduced, an incredibly cool action scenes and a very powerful ending. That’s why, if you are going to watch this movie at all, it’s only for that reason, absolute KINO.