Review of The Grandmaster (2013) by Alex K — 12 Jan 2014

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of The Grandmaster (2013) was written by Alex K on 12 Jan 2014.

The Grandmaster has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brett P (153) on 14 Jun 2015

Hard to follow and a slow pace but visually amazing in a noir style and incredible choreography. Definitely a must see…

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By Benoit H (8) on 22 Aug 2016

Es muy difícil hacer un review de esta película porque sinceramente no sé si fue muy mala o una obra maestra…

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By Yannick D (372) on 18 Jan 2015

It lacks focus and Wong Kar-Wai's direction is often obtrusive. But when he gets it right, it is a majestic sight to behold…

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By Daniele C (125) on 14 Oct 2015

So compelling and elegant in some aspects, as messy and fragmented in others. A missed chance to make something great…

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By Sarah Gopaul (223) for Digital Journal (223) on 24 Oct 2018

Nonetheless, this remains a stunning biopic with multi-skilled actors that carries Wong's signature style…

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By Vithiet L (107) on 07 Feb 2015

Nowhere as good as I was hoping for it to be. The super artsy style of Wong Kar Wai doesn't really work here with the story and context…

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By Kevin W (755) on 08 Dec 2014

Sad, informative part-biopic. If you don't mind subtitles and you like the Ip Man legend, it's worth a watch…

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By Wigcat L (1) on 14 Jan 2018

Essentially the same story told in Wilson Yip's 2010 movie Ip Man, wherein Donnie Yen plays the title character masterfully…

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By Nathan G (549) on 03 Sep 2015

Sometimes, you unconsciously decide to throw away nearly two hours of your life. Never forget, foreign movies nearly always suck…

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By Matthew Y (286) on 09 Jan 2016

A bit of a drag but some interesting cinematography…

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