Review of Blood Brothers (1973) by Swee L — 30 Oct 2007

I just finished watching this movie, and despite it's apparently cliche plot and lukewarm reviews by people who have seen it previously, I found it quite endearing in its own way. I enjoy a good classic plot, no twist needed, occassionally good as here.

There were actually some small twists; however, may have been missed by the unkeen observer, so I suggest if missed, to watch it again and look at the subplot of Chen Chang's character. The prelude also suggested a different ending and many times in the movie I thought it would end there but it just kept going!! The ending could have ended in a variety of others ways yes, but if it had ended in any other way, I think people would still be complaining that it was expected.

.. Other goodnesses are of course the 1930's Shanghai atmosephere, music, costuming and casting. Some poor points in my opinion: ShuQi's voice a bit annoying and Daniel Wu's dialogue delivery rather Tarzan-sounding,.