Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Lourdes C — 29 Nov 2007

Very long movie, but worth the investment in time. Beautifully directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Great cinematography and the acting is stellar.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Lourdes C on 29 Nov 2007.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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