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By Dannielle A (252) on 20 Aug 2008

It was a really good movie. I enjoyed learning about the culture and seeing the determination of Qui Ju…

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By Oscar G (193) on 02 Jun 2008

The first movie starring Gong Li that my bf liked more than I did. It didn't get going until 30 minutes into the movie…

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By Raeann (15) on 01 Jun 2008

Slow yet gripping. Very memorable performance. One of Zhang Yimou's finest films…

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By Angie M (256) on 30 May 2008

Like Nobody's Fool this is a funny, sad, touching, profound film about ordinary people…

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By Private U (13,627) on 12 Apr 2008

As a person who has lived in China for almost 15 years, this film speaks VOLUMES to me on life in China - the ambiguities and contradictions…

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By Sheryl Z (74) on 15 Mar 2008

This is a delightfully ironic story. I thoroughly recommend it, especially for anyone who is into Chinese dramas…

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By Edward M (163) on 04 Mar 2008

One of countryman Zhang's quieter testaments about the rural backbone of his people. Simple and sweet…

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By Ricardo V (158) on 12 Feb 2008

This really is a great film and it didn't reach that level until maybe the final 20 minutes, by that time I realized that I had been swept…

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By Cecilie G (10) on 24 Jan 2008

The characters are so real and honest. A pleasure to watch. Gong Li rules…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 01 Jan 2008

Zhang Yimou won his first Golden Lion for this unforgettable film and his then girlfriend Gong Li avoids all glamour and turns in the performance…

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By Bingqin L (6) on 01 Jan 2008

Long long ago, when Zhang Yimou and Gong was great…

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By Ariel S (38) on 01 Jan 2008

This is my favorite Zhang Yimou film. Gong Li is still beautiful despite her garish costume and ruddy country appearance. The story is so truthful…

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By Christo S (12) on 28 Dec 2007

Gong Li is great in this film which was filmed in the real China that we never see. It's almost a documentary about the justice system in China…

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By Filip J (7) on 26 Dec 2007

Essential, if you want to understand China better…

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By Yuping L (74) on 13 Nov 2007

Yi Mou leaves it all to his muse...and Gong Li is absolutely brilliant here...minimalist acting but long lasting impact…

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By Agnes H (10) on 10 Nov 2007

The ending gave a jab to my heart. kurang ajarrr…

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By Anthony T (639) on 29 Oct 2007

An impoverished pregnant peasant woman seeks legal redress from her wealthy landlord after he injures her husband…

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By Jonas S (62) on 24 Oct 2007

A pitiful story about a woman struggling to find justice in the corrupt and stagnant Chinese legal system…

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By Josel G (10) on 23 Oct 2007

Bureaucracy never has been portrayed sharply as this…

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By Burton D (68) on 30 Sep 2007

Huge departure for Zhang from his usual style, but he comes out on top. Gong Li proves she's one of the greatest living actresses again…

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