Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Rogerinho S — 02 Jun 2012

Impressive production, but for such an incredible story it feels cool and lacks drama.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Rogerinho S on 02 Jun 2012.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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