Review of Shanghai Triad (1995) by Ryan H — 15 Jul 2011
A story about power, discovery, beginnings and endings in 1930s China. Yimou gets at the pursuit of success through the lens of the mob - a crime family and its adopted children and wives. It has Yimou's characteristic depth and imagery and a compelling story to accompany.
Raise the Red Lantern and his more recent Hero, House of Flying Daggers and Curse of the Golden Flower may be more mesmerizing than this film, but a solid and well crafted piece this is.
This review of Shanghai Triad (1995) was written by Ryan H on 15 Jul 2011.
Shanghai Triad has generally received positive reviews.
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