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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Jul 8, 2005
    8
    Totally misrated by the critics. Brings light to the problems that china had with families back then, and the suffering women had to endure. The critic probably blasted it because they spoke english instead of mandarin with english subtitles. That was weird, but otherwise, the film works.
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  2. GeoffR-C
    Mar 3, 2002
    9
    Really enjoyed it, found it gripping.
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  3. RitaF.
    Apr 23, 2007
    8
    I just happened on this movie quite accidentally on HBO. After watching it I decided to check the reviews even though it was made 6 years ago. First and foremost I must agree with what other users said. I did not agree with many of the critiques that I read and it makes me want to ask this question, did the critics see the same movie I saw? Yes it was a bit melodramatic but mostly it was a good story about love, independendence and acceptance. The performances were believeable. I would agree with the critics in one thing only, it should have been done in Chinese with sub titles, other than that I would recommend its viewing.… Expand
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  4. MatG.
    May 10, 2001
    9
    Super!
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  5. AiS
    Aug 15, 2006
    9
    That's a stunning film. I enjoyed so much. It really deserves better ratings. Luo Yan performs great, she is really talented actress and I hope to see more of her works in future. Luo Yan go on and don't give up!
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  6. DenisM.
    Aug 18, 2002
    9
    Much of my vote goes to Luo Yan for one of the finest performances I have seen in some time. I cannot understand why other critics have been so hard on the film. It is, after all, based on a Pearl Buck novel of the 1930s, so why complain if it has the characteristics of that period? What it really lacked was time to explore the smaller characters and some of the sub-plots. But it is depressing to think that so many critics failed to see the obvious: put Luo Yan in a room with Lopez, Diaz, Kidman, and most Hollywood starlets, and she would make them seem quite tawdry. That alone deserves praise.… Expand
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Metascore
26 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 10 out of 14
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Robert Koehler
    20
    Fails to stir the emotions despite its heavily melodramatic drive.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    30
    It might have been a satisfying if not terribly original piece of historical melodrama, but its clumsiness turns it, against its best intentions, into half-baked operatic kitsch.
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  3. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    40
    Has an awkwardness that defeats whatever emotional involvement it tries to achieve.
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