Review of Shanghai Triad (1995) by William Thomas for Empire — 30 Nov 1999
Even the excellent Gong has a tough time trying to twist her character into a tragic heroine, while the utter despair to which sympathetic characters are condemned suggests a significant point in Zhang's career, but does nothing to relieve the viewer's ennui.
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This review of Shanghai Triad (1995) was written by William Thomas and published by Empire on 30 Nov 1999.
Shanghai Triad has generally received positive reviews.
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