Review of Lan Yu (2001) by Rachel B — 20 Nov 2008

This was a really fine film that tracks the dramatic social and political changes that have occurred in China over the last 20 years, or so. The cinematography generally was terrific, although the use of mirrors in an effort to compound the meaning being developed in any given shot might have been a little too frequent.

Still, there's plenty to love about this movie. Of particular note was the willingness of the actors to put so much of themselves onto the screen, both emotionally and physically. These guys obviously take their craft very seriously.