Review of The Promise (2005) by Ethan Alter for TV Guide Magazine — 16 Feb 2008
The mixture of action, drama and romance isn’t as potent, and Kaige’s reliance on subpar special effects hurts the movie. Wu xia fans will still find things to like, but the uninitiated will probably find this slow going.
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This review of The Promise (2005) was written by Ethan Alter and published by TV Guide Magazine on 16 Feb 2008.
The Promise has generally received mixed reviews.
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