Review of A Brighter Summer Day (1991) by X. T — 07 Jun 2008

Simply one of the greatest films ever made.

This review of A Brighter Summer Day (1991) was written by X. T on 07 Jun 2008.

A Brighter Summer Day has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Luis Diego R (125) on 17 Jul 2011

The lost 4-hour long Chinese epic that can only be found on google video, is a summary of everything cinema is all about…

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By Steven B (910) on 22 Mar 2008

One of those films that slowly, gently, quietly reframes my perception of what the medium can do…

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By Kaho W (21) on 13 Feb 2008

Second time viewing. Love it even more. Love how the course of Taiwan in search of its identity adn its future is projected…

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By Simon Abrams (730) for Village Voice (8,525) on 08 Mar 2016

You won't relish the thought of spending four hours with Si'r, but A Brighter Summer Day will leave you wanting even more…

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By Cong Han L (43) on 16 May 2009

I haven't seen enough Chinese films to make an educated comment, but this is probably the best one I've seen…

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By U.c. C (1) on 16 Jan 2008

Can't believe this one is on Flixster! Watch the 4 hours version recently. Edward Yang is really a fantastic director…

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By Peg C (4) on 19 Apr 2008

Beautiful scenes. The longest movie that I've ever watched. I wanted to watch it for long and I am not a bit disappointed after I've watched it…

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By Hiromi S (22) on 02 Mar 2009

This is quite long 4h movie. but don't you get bored. I think this is the best in Edward Yang movie…

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By Renato M (10) on 01 Mar 2010

This should be in any list of the best films ever made…

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By David Q (102) on 23 Oct 2008

Yowza. This is a messy, chaotic, 4 hour long epic that will exhaust and exhilarate you. This is movie watching for hardcore fans only…

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