Review of Shanghai (2010) by John H — 29 Jan 2011

I am glad that I didn't waste my money on this movie.

This review of Shanghai (2010) was written by John H on 29 Jan 2011.

Shanghai has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Greg W (4,011) on 12 Oct 2015

Wonderful production values in this Pre WWII who done it. Great cast in this movie that sat on the shelf for 5 years…

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By Jeanne Kaplan (738) for Kaplan vs. Kaplan (1,174) on 29 Sep 2015

It's all intriguing and breathtaking, along with a mournful, lovely score by Klaus Badelt, but not enough to compensate for the miserable writing…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 10 Jun 2014

It's trying a bit too hard to be Casablanca (what movie could be) but it has a great cast and incredible production values…

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By Mark Jenkins (515) for Washington Post (9,851) on 30 Sep 2015

Shanghai is an exercise in retro glamour, alluring decadence and tough-guy posing, all of which it delivers in sufficient quantities…

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By Alaa E (33) on 29 Dec 2011

Great cast, Great settings and exciting until the very end…

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By Courtney Howard (393) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 04 Nov 2017

Perhaps the greatest mystery this film never solves isn't why Shanghai fell, but rather how such a magnificent cast was ever swayed to climb aboard…

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By David Noh (869) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 30 Sep 2015

Don't look for plausibility in this World War II epic set in China, just enjoy the lavishly produced, exotic and often exciting ride…

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By Steve P (906) on 03 Mar 2011

Like Chinatown, the film boasts a great script and magnificent set, while supported with strict performances by its actors. Very satisfying…

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By Anna Margarethe O (46) on 04 Apr 2012

Pretty intense, International superstar cast but somehow still a bit lacking. Worth a watch anyhow…

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By Borhan K (438) on 14 Jan 2011

I liked that one, story is ok, acting is very 50's :-) what can I say 50's are my thing :-D…

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