This story makes some of Shakespeare's more bloddy works, seem like a Harlequin romance novel!
Murder, intrigue, deceit and treachery abound in this visually stunning film.
You need only look at the cast to get a feel for what awaits you. But nothing can prepare you for ...( read more)
Do not expect much fight scene. Somehow they talk very soft. Could hardly hear what they say. Most are talk scene and you have to listen hard to understand the story.
over-hyped, over the top and really, pretty much pointless. jay chou can't act. one and a half consolation stars for the director's attempt at making something different from the usual period fare and his artistic vision.
This film is a work of art, perfection! the story is so interesting! not that much fighting, but i belive any more would ruin it!
Yun-Fat Chow and Li Gong star in this disgustingly high-budget epic chinese action/drama, which unlike many others of its kind puts more emphasis on the plot than on just the action. Though it would seem that that might be a good thing- that it would lead to a better balance of g...( read more)
A feast for the eyes. Great story of a dysfunctional royal family in Ancient China. Loved it.
Amazing settings have a great impact on the action scenes and story... Yimou Zhang is good director and stage designer, obviously the holy city is very offer a huge stage!
colorful with lots of surprise events that makes u wonder and share a tear....
OMG!! Beautiful, colorful, intriguing, great story and casting. So many twist and turns. It is an epic masterpiece.
The costumes were amazing. This should definitely have beaten Marie Antoinette in that category at the Oscars, but what the hell was up with the technicolor rainbow tie-dye palace?!
For all of it's twists and turns, ultimately this film is about a screwed up family.
The actual story itself is not as strong as it should be. The build up and the hints that are dropped throughout the fairly sedate first hour promise so much but at the end of the day, could...( read more)
a beautiful movie to watch. The plot is ok , maybe not the best of this genre but worth seeing. I am not sure why this was given an R rating ......
Gorgeous to look at. Shakespearean in scope... or Greek tragedy. It's all in there. An amazing movie to watch. But watch the subtitled one.
Some beautiful fight's choreographies!
Beautiful also r the costumes, sets, and landscapes.
Finally, the script is good.
If nothing else, this film is an absolutely astonishing visual experience. The ornate detail and lavish beauty of imperial China's royal family is portrayed in a stunning and magnificent way. Almost every frame of this film could be considered a work of fine art. In addition to t...( read more)
Now this is a trippy movie. It keeps you guessing until the very end. Do not watch unless you do not mind subtitles. I love the ending song.
What a visual feast!
Lots of meanings and values are involved during the movie!
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I always found Chow Yun Fat annoying, and him playing a despicable villain in this film makes him more unlikable. This tragic film about family and power is something worth watching just because of the colors and visuals alone. I have noticed that all of Zhang Yimou's wuxia films...( read more)
As how Zhang Yimou's movies have been recently, this was an ultimate visual fest, in fact, the gold and silver will leave you totally dazed. The story itself however, is very simple yet undeniably dark as all the characters conspire and plot against each other. Some may argue tha...( read more)
this movie was nicely directed. there is a hidden message within all the actions and dramas of the royal family, which was purposely not made obvious for the soul reason of testing the viewer. i actually didn't see it until my mum told me. initially i didn't think it was all that...( read more)
I really enjoyed this. The cinematography alone can keep me occupied. Awesome flick!
The tragic excellence is haunting, all the blood spills weakening... This movie just compels one to kneel before perfection.
Royalty and all it's hidden filth always makes for good tragedy...^^
I was disappointed to be honest, I had hoped this would be as good as Hero. Visually it is stunning, bright and colourful with great attention to detail. However on the action and fighting side it is a let down. Not much happens for the first hour, there are some good fights towa...( read more)
No sé como describir ésta película, inicia lentamente, ofreciendo escenarios pulcros cómo es característico de éste género, pero termina cómo una masacre o carnicería, un giro que no me esperaba.
Uno de sus puntos débiles es que no explica el porque de muchas cosas, sólo las d...( read more)
not too interesting until the final half. the first half is iterations of the same forbidden city set. not for those who want something fast paced.
Brilliant production design. it will floor you. the story however may not. there is plenty of drama but it all feels fairly well-trodden.
A great asian movie. I watched it with my mother and she loved it as well. Awesome movie if you're into that kind of film.
