Review of The Assassin (2015) by Terry D — 08 Jul 2017
The late Tang Dynasty period of ancient China sensually comes alive under Hou Hsiao-hsien's masterful vision and direction. A tale of duty, betrayal, intrigue,and individual morality. Gorgeous cinematography -- the color palette and use of natural light and sound are striking.
A signature scene in this regard features a deliberate and slow pan through a private chamber of hanging and fluttering see-through silk curtains from the perspective of the heroine as she watches and eavesdrops on a conversation between the man she was once betrothed to, her cousin and current military governor of the powerful Weibo province, and his concubine.
Beautiful and poetic film by one of East Asia's greatest living filmmakers.
This review of The Assassin (2015) was written by Terry D on 08 Jul 2017.
The Assassin has generally received positive reviews.
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