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Red Sorghum (1988) - User Reviews - Page 2 of 3

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By Ruben F (31) on 26 Dec 2008

Movies CAN be pure visual art. This is one of them. By far the best Chinese movie ever…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Daren F (51) on 14 Nov 2008

Zhang Yimou has always had an ability to use color like few others and his first film [i]Red Sorghum[/i] is no different…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Kinohi N (107) on 07 Oct 2008

The touchstone of 5th Generation Chinese cinema, this is a taut, atmospheric love story set against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Kevin W (755) on 01 Oct 2008

It's probably now hard to imagine that Zhang Yimou, artistic director of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games and preferred film…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Private U (13,627) on 16 Aug 2008

Unfortunately, Flixster's database doesn't include Yellow Earth or Judou which are also my favourite films of the 5th Generation of Chinese…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Dan L (903) on 04 Aug 2008

A humorous period piece with hints of harsh realism, folksy fantasy, and historical drama tied together by an unusual love story…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Joseph R (442) on 10 May 2008

Very sad and bitter-sweet film, great acting by a very young Gong Li with teeth issues…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Mélissa K (308) on 28 Mar 2008

His very first movie and I just knew that I was going to love him for the rest of my life…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Mjs M (208) on 12 Mar 2008

An absolutely beautiful film. I've seen it several times and the final scene continues to break my heart each time…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Solee N (1) on 06 Mar 2008

A beautiful and passionate movie…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Chris D (2,215) on 12 Feb 2008

Visually a beautiful artistic piece. But it had a story and characters that I didn't care about…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Joe C (1,448) on 27 Jan 2008

My first Yimou Zhang experience. I've been fond on movie since then…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Daniela P (13) on 27 Jan 2008

I was less than 14 when I saw it.. most impressive movie…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Curline P (1) on 21 Jan 2008

The movie that changed my perception of chinese movies and made me first foray into new wave chinese cinema. the rest is history…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Paul J (1,190) on 17 Jan 2008

Zhang Yimou's debut remains his masterpiece. Visually outstanding with vibrant colors and unforgettable imagery…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Autumn J (14) on 09 Jan 2008

The female lead is absolutely amazing, none of her other counterparts rival her…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Andrew R (1,534) on 04 Jan 2008

One of Yimou's best films; gorgeous, taut, and compelling…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Preston L (67) on 20 Dec 2007

A very passionate film that is rarely seen in Chinese movies…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Gilad J (4) on 11 Dec 2007

A sad, beautiful movie of Zhang Yimou's earlier vintage…

Review of Red Sorghum (1988)

By Jerome K (197) on 05 Dec 2007

Piece of art, a privilege to watch, nothing more, nothing less ! You all MUST see happy times, not one less, to live, and the road home…

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