Review of Kundun (1997) by God? — 30 Jun 2006
Scorsese's best, yet sadly his most under-rated film, is indeed a colossal achievement that ranks among the spiritual leader that this film revolves around.
Robert Lin is, without a doubt, the executor of the best performance here, as the nasty and vindictive Chairman Mao.
His political seduction of the Dalai Lama remains one of the most sinister displays of rampant corruption ever to grace a Scorsese picture.
Yet as the final credits roll, it becomes apparent that this was far too political, far too controversial in its wonderful execution to be accepted by the powerful Chinese. Hence its bomb at the box office.
This review of Kundun (1997) was written by God? on 30 Jun 2006.
Kundun has generally received positive reviews.
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