The film received mixed reviews, generally negative in the west, but stronger in the east. English critics often appreciated the efforts of the leading actress, Michelle Yeoh, and the performance of English actor David Thewlis while criticising director/producer Luc Besson. American critics joined the criticism of Luc Besson. In Asia, where people are more familiar with the historical inspiration of the film, the reception was more positive.
Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave the film 1.5 stars and a rating of 34% (based on 65 reviews), with an average score of 5.2./10[55]
United States