It's a strong film, but apart from its stunning images, it doesn't linger in your mind's eye the way you would like it to.
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This review of Shanghai Triad (1995) was written by Edward Guthmann and published by San Francisco Chronicle on 17 Jan 1998.
Shanghai Triad has generally received positive reviews.
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