Review of Summer Palace (2006) by Binita S — 26 May 2008

I was totally unprepared for the excessive amount of sex in this movie, which was totally unnecessary. I was disappointed to say the least. Too much mumbo-jumbo; no substance.

This review of Summer Palace (2006) was written by Binita S on 26 May 2008.

Summer Palace has generally received positive reviews.

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By Luanne M (4) on 26 Mar 2008

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By Oona B (72) on 05 May 2008

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By Jonathan H (1,173) on 25 Mar 2008

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By Li Z (23) on 21 Dec 2008

An alliterative answer: faux-French film full of fornication fails…

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By Yuri K (11) on 29 Jun 2008

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By Chris Chang (35) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 16 Jun 2013

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By Liam V (6) on 25 Jun 2008

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By Christine A (117) on 03 Jan 2009

Not good. beautifully shot, but storyline is insane and irrationally pornographic…

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