Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Director: Yimou Zhang
I have never seen a film with such a blend of spectacle and melody. One of the best cinematographies in the history of film-making. One of the best background music scores ever composed.
The story and style of the film are slightly difficult to understand. However, the direction is very good and the visual appeal doesn’t let you take your eyes off the screen. Jet Li is superb as an actor (I would call him the best “Martial Arts-actor" of all times) as he is as a skillful Martial Artist.
All other actors are quiet impressive. Especially Tony Leung Chiu Wai as Broken Sword. Chen Daoming is also enthralling as the King.
The orchestration of the Qin army is impressive. The palace, the action choreography are pure art. The film has an air of deep spirituality to it as does its argument of non-violence.
A total beauty.
Me encantó la combinación de música, paisaje y movimiento en una China maravillosa cuya historia es también la mía.
ReplyDeleteIn that case, you should watch Tony Leung and Maggie Chen in the movie "In the Mood for Love" by Wong Kar Wai. They were equally good there too!
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