Review of Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) by Gidi K — 16 Sep 2008

Excellent filming, choreography, and design. Artful, and colourful. Amazing quality! Fantastic martial arts!!

This review of Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) was written by Gidi K on 16 Sep 2008.

Curse of the Golden Flower has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alejandra G (81) on 21 Aug 2014

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By Lawrence H (97) on 22 Oct 2014

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By El B (14) on 08 Feb 2014

Worth watching for it's visual sumptuousness alone, every frame is a beauty. Other than that the Curse disappoints, however…

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