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By Jeff W (588) on 30 May 2007

Zhang Yimou has become best known around the world for his martial arts epics Hero, and House of Flying Daggers…

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By Steve C (928) on 27 May 2007

Zhang Yimou takes a break from his lavish wuxia films like Curse of the Golden Flower to direct this simple and tender tale of a father who…

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By Arik K (3) on 24 May 2007

A real enjoyable, heartfelt movie. The story was unique and the acting in this movie was great…

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By Ruby T (46) on 22 May 2007

Touching story of a father's attempeted reconciliation with his dying son…

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By Lisbeth W (27) on 13 Apr 2007

If you like family oriented movie, than this is it. it's so touching…

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By Maria Garcia (194) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 01 Mar 2007

The director fails to overcome a script that ignores the backstory of the characters, and that agonizingly details minor subplots…

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By Robin Clifford (1,670) for Reeling Reviews (4,376) on 16 Feb 2007

From real-life opera singer Jianin to travel agent Lin Qiu and youngster Zhenbo Yang, the cast is the genuine article…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 12 Feb 2007

Simple yet effective film. A little too melodramatic for my tastes at time…

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By Dawn S (162) on 09 Feb 2007

I really enjoyed this movie. The love between a father and son is lost for many years. The realize their love for one another at the end…

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By Philip Martin (1,107) for Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (1,391) on 06 Dec 2006

gorgeously photographed and, like Babel, a subtly organized commentary on the ways people strive to communicate…

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By Phil Villarreal (1,289) for Arizona Daily Star (983) on 23 Nov 2006

Yeah, yeah. Cue the violin music. But also grab a tissue, because the film levels far more of an impact than you might expect…

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By Stuart Klawans (282) for The Nation (355) on 11 Nov 2006

Sometimes, when the right movie people come together, a blatantly commercial decision actually strengthens the artistic impulse, as you can…

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By John Wirt (638) for Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (638) on 10 Nov 2006

Ken Takakura's memorable performance, occasional light comedy and striking Chinese scenery don't keep Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles and…

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By Sean P. Means (2,056) for Salt Lake Tribune (1,927) on 10 Nov 2006

The movie's message is a little too Hallmark Hall of Fame, but Zhang's observant eye neatly captures the idiosyncrasies of Chinese life and…

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By Kayla W (66) on 08 Nov 2006

The best ever asian movie done with great combination of Chinese/Japanese arts…

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By Colin Covert (1,936) for Minneapolis Star Tribune (2,416) on 30 Oct 2006

The themes are universal (if a touch corny), the rugged Chinese scenery is stupendous, and the performances are touching…

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By Beth Accomando (509) for KPBS.org (509) on 27 Oct 2006

A meticulously crafted film in which nothing is ever forced or overstated. There's a grace and subtlety that pervades the film and quietly impresses…

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By Chris Hewitt (2,086) for St. Paul Pioneer Press (4,360) on 25 Oct 2006

Fathers and sons can't understand each other in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, a simple theme in a movie that is simply breathtaking…

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By Chris Hewitt (St. Paul) (2,277) for St. Paul Pioneer Press (4,360) on 25 Oct 2006

Fathers and sons can't understand each other in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, a simple theme in a movie that is simply breathtaking…

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By John Monaghan (292) for Detroit Free Press (942) on 12 Oct 2006

A father takes a spiritual journey from Japan to China to help mend a decades-long rift between himself and his dying son…

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