 | Lourdes D. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
If your looking for extreme fighting throughout the whole film then this film is not for you. I don't know why people are comparing this movie to Jet Li and House of Flying Daggers. This movie is ... Read MoreIf your looking for extreme fighting throughout the whole film then this film is not for you. I don't know why people are comparing this movie to Jet Li and House of Flying Daggers. This movie is nothing like them. This movie has a STORY and this story is original and well thought out. Of course there is fighting but it's the story and revelations that keep you wanting for more. Gong Li is indeed a terrific actress and first timer Jay Chou did a wonderful job. Chow Yun-Fat was also one to keep you wanting for more. I recommend this movie 10000000%! Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Myriam A. |
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
This movie has an interesting plot, colorful settings and wonderful acting. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Alicia C. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
A stunning movie, wonderful colors and a great story WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautifully designed, visually stunning epic with impressive battle sequences, although the soap opera plot takes a while to really get going, but once it does it turns out to be an impressive story ... Read MoreBeautifully designed, visually stunning epic with impressive battle sequences, although the soap opera plot takes a while to really get going, but once it does it turns out to be an impressive story that all should see. If you got the time you really must check this one out. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Jim M. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
It gets a bit tired, but it's not a bad flick. I wouldn't watch it again, and certaintly can't say it's one of the better chinese martial arts flicks. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Janellle K. |
7 out of 11 people found this review helpful
This movies preview was beautiful, but I guess from the trailer having no one speaking, I should have figured out there must be a catch to it. I didn't know renting the movie we would have to attempt ... Read MoreThis movies preview was beautiful, but I guess from the trailer having no one speaking, I should have figured out there must be a catch to it. I didn't know renting the movie we would have to attempt to keep up with the subtitles the entire film. Don't get me wrong, I love to read, but I didn't think from the action shown in the small clip we get to see, that I would have to read all that was going on, for the entire movie. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Jingwen H. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
setting or costume is fine, but the film itself is not goes too deep. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The only thing that I liked about this movie was the ending with all the soldiers and assassins fighting. There is great artwork and the scenes are amazing. Such amazing clothes and the palace was ... Read MoreThe only thing that I liked about this movie was the ending with all the soldiers and assassins fighting. There is great artwork and the scenes are amazing. Such amazing clothes and the palace was amazing. If you like these types of films, then I definitely recommend it. If you don't , then don't waste your time watching it. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Virginia G. |
10 out of 20 people found this review helpful
GORGEOUS film. A must see. Gong li a goddess. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Vivian W. |
11 out of 29 people found this review helpful
What makes an artist great is the ability to transform and become even greater. Not Zhang. His faith in his formula is so insurmountable that he keeps using it to cut all his "cookies" year after ... Read MoreWhat makes an artist great is the ability to transform and become even greater. Not Zhang. His faith in his formula is so insurmountable that he keeps using it to cut all his "cookies" year after year. And to keep the gullible audience coming back time and time again, the budget for his movies is getting bigger and bigger.
This film was in extreme excess of all things - the acting, the richness of brilliant colors, the rampant out-of-control emotions, the ample jiggly breasts, extravagant costumes, and the huge army of extras. yet it left me empty at the end wondering why I went to see it in the first place. It must have been my brand name loyalty and the masterfully edited commercial on TV.
Zhang Yimo, you really need to get over yourself before you can become truly a great director. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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