Review of Up the Yangtze (2007) by Joel K — 07 Oct 2008
The beginning quote by Confucius was a great opener for the film:
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.".
I also really liked the quote about how it is hard being human, but harder being a common person in China:
[the exact quote] "It's hard being a human, but being a common person in China is even more difficult.".
That really moved me!
You have to see the film to truly understand!
Plus, the good-looking Chinese guy, Bo Yu Chen, was a splendid site to view.
The story was wonderfully captured and told. Yung Chang directed and wrote the story brilliantly!
This review of Up the Yangtze (2007) was written by Joel K on 07 Oct 2008.
Up the Yangtze has generally received very positive reviews.
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