Review of Shanghai (1938) by Marilyn K — 19 Mar 2015

A very good movie with an international twist.

This review of Shanghai (1938) was written by Marilyn K on 19 Mar 2015.

Shanghai has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Samuel T (91) on 02 Jan 2013

Good idea, bad delivery. Not once I heard anyone speaking Shanghainese for instance. Strong cast nonetheless, hence 3 stars…

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By Özkan T (178) on 20 Sep 2011

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By Matthew Pejkovic (770) for Matt's Movie Reviews (913) on 13 May 2012

With its uninvolving plot and direly miscast leading man, Shanghai is worse than a bomb. It's a bore…

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By Nacho S (145) on 28 Aug 2012

This movie doesn't deserve one (any) star but just because I love John Cusack too much, even his worst movie should get anything…

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By Shelby M (53) on 29 Jan 2016

It's obvious that many critic detractors of this film are ignorant of the atrocities that occurred in mainland China in 1941…

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By Pratiyush J (10) on 27 Feb 2011

The Shanghai of the 40's has been very well captured. In fact the selling point of the movie in my opinion…

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By Matt W (1,718) on 01 Apr 2013

Interesante drama thriller durante la epoca previa a la Segunda Guerra Mundial en China…

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By Luke R (793) on 31 May 2012

A really interesting and enjoyable film! Good acting and a very enthralling plot…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 10 Jun 2014

It's trying a bit too hard to be Casablanca (what movie could be) but it has a great cast and incredible production values…

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