Could have been great...
...had there been any real conclusion to anything. Who was the guy on the rope at the end? Just some folk blond princess invited to remind her of her saviors?
Philosophical Meanings section in English wikipedia is pitiful, if it's all there is to it - this movie is pretty weak. I know it's based on old rough tales but they could've added something to it and not just focus on form, which was great by all means, but also add richer content.