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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, Shinobu Terajima
  • Summary: From three-time Academy Award nominated director Zhang Yimou comes a moving story of one man's journey across China's heartland. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    This is a movie for all cultures and all people, for families and especially for those who have lost them.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    90
    It's a masterful little film, and, thanks to Zhang's seasoned hands, it's subtly heartfelt but never manipulative.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    60
    Slow and pretty and duller than you'd hope for from an art-house sophisticate like Zhang.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. IanK
    10
    It's heartwarming...
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  2. gambo
    10
    Best film I've seen this year. The cinematography is an amazing achievement. The traditions of the picturesque Lijiang created in me a need to learn more about their culture. Ken Takakura stoicism permeates to show the human side that we all hold deer. It's rhythm (slow for most Hollywood goers) kept me interested throughout the film -except when Jang-Jang scapes.… Expand
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  3. Anonymous
    10
    First hour one wonders how long this movie will be. But, then, masterfully you find yourself absorbed in a poignant, layered film grieving with magnificant actors. Visually impressive.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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