Review of Summer Palace (2006) by Sheng G — 30 Aug 2008
It's interesting that this movie has got such high ratings. Call me dumb but I don't see why the antagonists in the movie are lovable or I should care. Most of the time feels like crying for nothing. They screwed life by themselves then wept. What's the point?
In addition if this movie is realistic, then it's sad because looks like college students took to the streets because they had nothing better to do, or got tired of sleeping with each other. If it doesn't adhere to the truth, then those who heartily devoted themselves to that historic event may feel insulted. The plot can be a love story even valid as today, having nothing to do with 1989. No need to be attached with Tian'anmen Square and the movie may have fared better; with attachment it looks more like a calculated gesture and thus caters to viewers' curiosity. They cannot be representative of that generation.
Thumbs up to the songs and music score though.
This review of Summer Palace (2006) was written by Sheng G on 30 Aug 2008.
Summer Palace has generally received positive reviews.
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