Review of The Soong Sisters (1997) by Madeline M — 11 Mar 2011

As interesting as the story is, the movie is clumsy and drags.

This review of The Soong Sisters (1997) was written by Madeline M on 11 Mar 2011.

The Soong Sisters has generally received positive reviews.

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Soong Sisters buckles a bit under it's own weight and details are lost, as Mabel Cheung paints with her broadest strokes…

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By Youngjin L (2) on 27 Dec 2007

Like I finished one historical book.. it's worth trying…

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By Mel C (118) on 23 May 2007

The music was lovely. A beautiful yet tragic story. The acting was superb as well…

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By Jowana B (26) on 06 Jun 2008

It would've been even better if their lives were made into a TV series. 145 minutes is way too short…

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By Leo L (690) on 20 Nov 2010

An interesting movie that centralizes on the lives of the Soong sisters: Ching-Ling, May-Ling, and Ai-Ling…

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By Paul T (570) on 21 Mar 2009

One of the first movies I watched in cinemas, I remember that it's v good. Quite touching in some places…

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By Charles G (399) on 16 Jan 2009

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By Private U (13,627) on 06 Jan 2008

Outstanding! A true story about the Soong sisters. I was surprised to see China being so modern and up-to-date for that time…

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By Joycé T (36) on 23 Oct 2007

Highly recommend it. a pleasant surprise…

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By Oiying L (5) on 07 Mar 2009

Inspiring stories of 3 individualistic women who lived their lives each in the way they chose to, all ahead of the times…

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