Review of Platform (2001) by Samir S — 21 Aug 2012

One of those movies which hypnotize and suck the viewer into a world of it's own... After the first few reels, it feels almost like living and growing up through the cultural changes in China...

This review of Platform (2001) was written by Samir S on 21 Aug 2012.

Platform has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jason Anderson (395) for eye WEEKLY (415) on 17 Jun 2002

With its long, patient scenes, Jia's film captures the sleepy rhythms of this town and the confusion of these young people who are constrained…

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By Zachary S (404) on 09 Jun 2007

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By Paul J (1,190) on 23 Apr 2010

Platform most definitely tests your patience, but studying the imagery, it became clear that I was in the hands of a skilled auteur…

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By Mark Peranson (16) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 13 Jun 2002

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By Leif S (63) on 26 May 2009

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 22 Sep 2005

Tells a specifically Chinese story, and yet it does so in a completely universal way…

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By David S (4,459) on 28 Apr 2012

Follows a group of young 20-somethings in the early 80s as China undergoes a cultural shift…

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By Nishlank J (121) on 31 Jul 2010

Definately amongst the top films of this decade. The actors are lovely and give a wonderful performance. The locations are great as well…

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By Art S (1,002) on 03 Jun 2011

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By Yang Y (14) on 18 Oct 2007

A daunting epic by china's most forward-looking filmmaker about the implementation of Western culture on a Maoist troupe of actors…

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