Ignoring the obvious racism of casting white actors to play the leads, I thought this movie did a marvelous job of telling an epic story. The cinematography was groundbreaking and the struggle felt genuine.
Like a Chinese Gone With the Wind with more likable characters.
This review of The Good Earth (1937) was written by Adam P on 11 Dec 2009.
The Good Earth has generally received positive reviews.
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