Review of Formosa Betrayed (2010) by Luis O — 31 Aug 2012

Very interesting piece of history, that keeps on evolving.

This review of Formosa Betrayed (2010) was written by Luis O on 31 Aug 2012.

Formosa Betrayed has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Raju S (39) on 31 Jul 2010

A really nice gripping thriller based on actual events....I would say this is a must watch! A real eye-opener. See the politics in Taiwan…

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 21 Mar 2010

Actor/co-screenwriter/producer Will Tiao's heartfelt agitprop history-lesson about Taiwan is a tightly wound thriller that takes no prisoners…

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By Wang Y (3) on 26 Feb 2010

I learn something new! hehe but I wish their Taiwanese and Chinese could be better…

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By Liz Braun (961) for Jam! Movies (2,396) on 01 Apr 2010

As thrillers go, this one is lacking in edge-of-the-seat moments. It just never ignites…

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By Rakesh N (9) on 31 Dec 2010

Interesting history lesson disguised into an action movie…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 19 Jan 2016

A decent political thriller set in Taiwan with the requisite Western-market-friendly lead and a determinedly pro-independence message embedded…

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By Rajansatish P (339) on 25 Jun 2011

Reminded me why I wanted to be a spy. It was a tense way to spend two hours in a culture utterly foreign to me…

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By Jun'an W (1) on 10 Mar 2010

It is like kinda history class and... to see something from different angle. but I would like to see more detail about the 228 incident…

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By Francis L (354) on 09 Jul 2010

Brilliant!!! Awesome!!! Amazing!!! Words cannot desribe how much I loved this movie…

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By Jacob P (601) on 25 Jun 2012

I dont see this as a thriller, or much of an action. but. honestly. this is in my top 5 favorite movies of all time…

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