Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker

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Summary: Interesting, Visually Apealling, but Repetitive
Review: I enjoyed most of this film for its memorable, complex characters, artistic feel, and gentle telling. Its look at the status of women and the sacrafices they make for power and family is compelling. The major downfall of this movie is the director's failure to realize that about two thirds of the way through, he has already finished telling the story.

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Summary: red firecracker shows red hot passion
Review: I loved this movie even the third time, my wife found it too intense and realistic and refuses to see it again for it haunts her. This is not your typical Hollywood fluff film but an insiteful look at China of the past (and maybe still today). Marrying below your station was almost as ilicit as un-wed love. The consequences of both can be very harsh. If you like a movie where you never stop to say "it's just a movie" this historically immaculate, painfully touching and often amusing tale is for you. DPG

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Summary: One of my all time favourites!
Review: I've seen this one a couple of times now and really find it spell binding. I'm especially fond of the cinematography and the story -- while it's boy meets girl, etc, this is a new twist. Plus you get a glimpse at another culture in another time and maybe just question what is "true." I look forward to watching this one yet again to look for other things I missed

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Summary: Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker was a beautiful movie
Review: It told a story of love lost in a way that makes everyone think about how it would be to live in those times and not be able to choose who you want to be with.

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Summary: A Firecracker of Any Other Color.....
Review: One of my many recent excursions to the Foreign section at the video store found what I hoped would yet further encourage my new love for Chinese film. Not having much experience with them before, I was delighted that there was more to it than Bruce Lee. After saturating myself with Gong Li movies, I took home "Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker", and fell in love with it right up to the end. I felt I had been cheated, that it was a cop-out. Every time he went away, either she ran after him or he ran back to her. Cinematic, sensual, and romantic, this film still disappointed. There was no right answer for this couple's predicament, and there was no compromise... on anyone's part. I want to give this movie two ratings. For the entire movie up to the last four minutes, The movie can have 4 stars. For the ending, the movie can have 1 star.

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Summary: A Firecracker of Any Other Color.....
Review: One of my many recent excursions to the Foreign section at the video store found what I hoped would yet further encourage my new love for Chinese film. Not having much experience with them before, I was delighted that there was more to it than Bruce Lee. After saturating myself with Gong Li movies, I took home "Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker", and fell in love with it right up to the end. I felt I had been cheated, that it was a cop-out. Every time he went away, either she ran after him or he ran back to her. Cinematic, sensual, and romantic, this film still disappointed. There was no right answer for this couple's predicament, and there was no compromise... on anyone's part. I want to give this movie two ratings. For the entire movie up to the last four minutes, The movie can have 4 stars. For the ending, the movie can have 1 star.

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Summary: Confusion reigns..
Review: The best aspect of this movie is the location and the scenery. Beautiful filming but a plot with too many blanks and questions. I won't give away the ending but it was stupid and by that time I didn't care what happened to the hero. I usually love Chinese dramas but this one missed with its plot of unrequited love being dragged out too long, and not making much sense.

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Summary: Confusion reigns..
Review: The best aspect of this movie is the location and the scenery. Beautiful filming but a plot with too many blanks and questions. I won't give away the ending but it was stupid and by that time I didn't care what happened to the hero. I usually love Chinese dramas but this one missed with its plot of unrequited love being dragged out too long, and not making much sense.

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Summary: Beautiful and moving
Review: The cinematography in this film was artfully done. I loved the texture and vivid richness of it. There is an especially beautiful scene by the Yellow River. This film is filled with all of the human elements - frustration, jealousy, humour, love, art and tragedy. If these things appeal to you, see this movie and you won't be disappointed!

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Summary: Breathtaking love story!
Review: This a beautiful story of unrequited love,passion felt and denied,jealousy,rivalry,and sacrifice.The actress who played"The Master"brings an incredible sensitivity to her role.I felt for Niu Bao as he falls in love with the unattainable. My utter contempt for Mann grew with each passing moment! Well worth seeing again and again!