 | Sam Z. |
12 out of 15 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent film, but the print is grainy and the subtitles are filled with distracting typos and grammatical mistakes. This film deserves to be remastered and re-subtitled by Criterion. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Victoria S. |
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this movie. It's fantastic on a grand scale with so many small touches that make it a real treasure. Sure the quality of the dvd isn't great but the film is still eye candy and it ... Read MoreI absolutely loved this movie. It's fantastic on a grand scale with so many small touches that make it a real treasure. Sure the quality of the dvd isn't great but the film is still eye candy and it is a movie not to be missed. I can only drool at the thought of how this would look in HD. Truly a must-see.
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 | Kirsten S. |
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome story and one of my favorite movies of all time. I've seen it at least 4 times. Wonderful acting and a great story. A classic. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Paul M. |
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
It's one of my favorite Zhang Yimou movies. Li Gong is superb. Just look at all the awards it won. Great film!!!! WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The "Master" and his four mistresses - the rules, the rebellion of the "house" and the consequences there-of. We never see the Master's face - we never leave the house, perhaps to promote some ... Read MoreThe "Master" and his four mistresses - the rules, the rebellion of the "house" and the consequences there-of. We never see the Master's face - we never leave the house, perhaps to promote some feeling of what the "mistresses" felt - to never really know the man and the feeling of being trapped within his slavery. Sad and haunting film. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Susan P. |
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Songlian is a young university woman forced to marry when her father dies. She becomes fourth mistress to a wealthy man, and moves into a insular complex with his three other mistresses. Ambition, ... Read MoreSonglian is a young university woman forced to marry when her father dies. She becomes fourth mistress to a wealthy man, and moves into a insular complex with his three other mistresses. Ambition, and no chance for life beyond the pleasing of the master, drives these women to scheme and plot to become his favorite. The movie is a web of hidden motives and blatent power plays, all couched in traditional manners and civility.
Raise the Red Lantern is a masterpiece, a beautiful movie, rich in color and design. The acting is equally magnificent. And the story has texture and depth.
Unfortunately, the quality of the dvd itself does it no justice. Taken directly from a worn tape, it contains streaks and contaminants. The subtitles contain typos and read like they were translated by someone with a marginal grasp of English (for example, they wrote "groovy" when they probably meant "moody," "savant" when they meant "servant.") This great movie deserves better. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Kathleen W. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was different, well done. I would reccommend it. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Owen L. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
It's true, Zhang Yimou has gone through lots of phases. But I'll always remember this period of his work: obsessed with the "primitive," Freudian, grisly historical situations. Feminist film studies ... Read MoreIt's true, Zhang Yimou has gone through lots of phases. But I'll always remember this period of his work: obsessed with the "primitive," Freudian, grisly historical situations. Feminist film studies students, read Laura Mulvey and watch this film. The shot composition, narrative construction, Gong Li's acting - everything is totally perfect. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Francine G. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
I enjoyed this movie, though I found the ending to be quite sad. The plot and sub plots were fascinating. Since I have been to China, I found the scenery quite beautiful. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Delia C. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a wonderful acting and a very touching movie. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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