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Movie Info

Genre(s): Foreign

Written by: Zhang Ke Jia

Directed by: Zhang Ke Jia

Release Date:
Theatrical: March 14, 2003
DVD: August 16, 2005

Running Time: 155 minutes, Color

Origin: Hong Kong / China / Japan / France

Language(s): Mandarin (with English subtitles)

Summary

RATING: Not Rated

Starring Hong Wei Wang, Tao Zhao, Jing Dong Liang, Tian Yi Yang, and Bo Wang

Focusing on a Chinese theatrical troupe in 1979, this film follows a group of performing artists who change with the cultural and political changes in their country.

What The Critics Said

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100

Village Voice J. Hoberman

One of the richest films of the past decade.

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80

Variety David Rooney

Thoughtful, melancholy drama.

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80

TV Guide Ken Fox

Expansive and undeniably brilliant.

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75

New York Post V.A. Musetto

Awesome filmmaking. But it doesn't make for easy film-watching.

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75

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

The movie makes up in sweep and splendor what it lacks in psychological depth and dramatic impact.

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70

The New York Times Dana Stevens

An intellectually engaging movie. But Mr. Jia's careful objectivity and regard for material detail are not matched by narrative rigor.

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50

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

After lulling us into a neartorpor, Jia sneaks in one of the most gut-punching endings in recent memory.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Marco B. gave it a 10:
This is a great film! I saw it in Venice 3 years ago but I can't forget it. I'm looking for the dvd version but i can't find it! Maybe there isn't anyone...

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