Once Upon a Time in China (re-release)
  • Studio: Rim
  • Release Date: Apr 27, 2001
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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15

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  1. MariaW.
    Jul 13, 2001
    3
    As much as I like Jet Li, I'd have to say that this is not one of his better movies. I like Jet Li in roles that aren't so passive and "I hate to resort to violence" type of character. After seeing a lot of his movies, this is the role I don't care to see him in. I prefer his kick-butt, toughman roles. If there is anything good about this movie, it is the plot. It was well-written and executed.… Expand
  2. RH
    Jul 5, 2009
    3
    Good for a 13 yr old, lots of action, some good scenery, but drags on.

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  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    80
    The action is lightning-fast and balletically staged, living up to the choreographic potential often claimed--but seldom truly realized--for martial arts pictures by their highbrow admirers.
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  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    80
    Gets better as it goes along, building up to a prolonged shipboard finale.
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  3. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    90
    Once the action kicks in -- starting with an extraordinary balletic fight in the rain featuring the two masters and a flying wooden beam -- you can't take your eyes off the screen.
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