Review of The Children of Huang Shi (2008) by Natasha J — 10 Jul 2008

This a powerful film with a beautiful story and stunning cinematography.

This review of The Children of Huang Shi (2008) was written by Natasha J on 10 Jul 2008.

The Children of Huang Shi has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrea Gronvall (422) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 14 Mar 2013

Director Roger Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never Dies) uses the children and action sequences to good effect, but a lack of chemistry between Rhys…

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By Tammy A (32) on 27 Dec 2010

This movie is based on the life of George Hogg. I thought it was well done, and don't understand why the low ratings…

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By Elizabeth M (1,049) on 16 Sep 2010

War made them orphans, one man made them legends…

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By James H (4,675) on 01 Jun 2012

It's inspired by a true srory but at times it didn't feel like that. But I didn't care about that, because I just dug the hell out of this…

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