Review of Formosa Betrayed (2010) by Brett J — 11 Jan 2013

Confusing at times, but overall pretty good.

This review of Formosa Betrayed (2010) was written by Brett J on 11 Jan 2013.

Formosa Betrayed has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Raju S (39) on 31 Jul 2010

A really nice gripping thriller based on actual events....I would say this is a must watch! A real eye-opener. See the politics in Taiwan…

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By Jen Chaney (126) for Washington Post (9,851) on 01 Apr 2010

A movie that shows us the desperation and danger of living under martial law in Taiwan during the early '80s, yet somehow never delivers the…

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By Jason Y (278) on 14 Jul 2010

The film has a very interesting premise & being based on actual event's it's pretty interesting,It drags a bit here & there but it's definetly…

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By Marty D (60) on 17 Jul 2012

Wasn`t bored and thats rare for a political movie based on a true story. Done my Taiwanese history no end of good lol…

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By Wang Y (3) on 26 Feb 2010

I learn something new! hehe but I wish their Taiwanese and Chinese could be better…

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By Jeffrey Chen (849) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 17 Jul 2010

Worth a look for the history lesson. Just remember it is a history lesson…

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By Tom E (317) on 06 Mar 2011

For a documentary, it has good action and moves along VERY well -- I question why the good-looking actors do not shave -- he would've looked…

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By Benjamin K (203) on 01 Mar 2010

Best thriller I have seen this year. It is based on true story…

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By Luis O (272) on 31 Aug 2012

Very interesting piece of history, that keeps on evolving…

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By Winston L (8) on 24 Dec 2011

A bit of a mixed bag in that it has the makings for a smart political thriller, but manages only to be an interesting history lesson, and never…

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