Review of The Flowers of War (2011) by Katherine S — 07 Oct 2012
Yet again, Zhang Yi Mou exhibits his talent for cinematography. The slow motion of a bullet passing through a stained glass window will be one of the defining moments of my cinematic experiences; devastatingly beautiful, it spoke of destruction yet also such an intense moment of pure magnificence that the pain is forgotten.
Thus, the themes of the film are set. The nobility and indeed, the human failure of the prostitutes shine through as one of Mou's finest studies of human nature. Admittedly, the Japanese soldiers become caricatures and the very incarnation of the devil himself, yet admittedly, that is what the young convent girls would have seen given their limited knowledge of the world.
The acting talents of Bale, Nini and the young convent girls is brilliant and should not be overlooked.
This review of The Flowers of War (2011) was written by Katherine S on 07 Oct 2012.
The Flowers of War has generally received positive reviews.
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