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Summary: Movie: A- DVD: B
Review: The Last Emperor 05.12.99 Movie: A- DVD: BMovie: I was going to give it a B+ but then I considered the fact that it really is an epic production full of lush photography and splendid, enormous scenes. Where the story is a little simple, the shear size of the movie and interesting score keep you entertained. DVD: Production quality not as good as expected. Many scenes were full of artifacts. At other times the pictures was stunning. I was unable to determine what the extra hour of footage had to do with picture quality, but I am glad it was there. I wish there were more director's comments.
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Summary: Want an excellent movie? Here it is!
Review: This movie is amazing, absolutely everything about it. Since its filmed in the actual Forbidden City its so easy to get into the time period. The costumes, acting, sets, and special effects are outstanding. There are over 3,000 people on the entire cast list. This movie will make you laugh, cry, smile, scream and give you a wild ride through the world of pre-modern China
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Summary: Horrible DVD picture quality
Review: I was extremely disappointed by the transfer/picture quality of the DVD. It is by far the worst I've seen. If I could I'd return it for a refund. It's all the more a shame since I know the original film was beautiful.
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Summary: this movie blew my mind. it still does.
Review: absolutely wonderful movie. just the right ratio of accuracy/drama. emotional, painful, truthful. one of my favorites, and definately one of the 10 best of all time.
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Summary: Fascinating, but of questionable accuracy.
Review: The books that I have seen that told the life of Pu Yi have differed from this film. I guess that it does admirably at asking this question: What caused this man to become a sidekick to Hirohito? How could he have brought such harm to his empire, China, and his dear homeland, Manchuria? I have to say that I detest the gratuitous erotic scenes in this movie. They seem to want to you believe, for one thing, that there was something Oedipal about his relationship with his wet-nurse. Perverted.
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Summary: A great film which needs a new video transfer.
Review: This is truly a magnificent accomplishment by Dir. Bertolucci. Its epic, exotic, erotic and emotional. Unfortunately the video transfer of this DVD or its authoring does not do the film justice. But it is still the best format to collect this must have must see film!
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Summary: The DVD transfer is simply awful
Review: This is not a commentary on the film, just the DVD transfer. I've watched about 100 movies on DVD, and this transfer is by far the worst. It's an absolute travesty -- I couldn't even watch it, just skipped around to confirm how bad the quality really is. If you love the movie, buy the videocassette. The DVD version will simply annoy you.
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Summary: THE KING MISDIRECTS CHINA & RESULTS THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE.
Review: This is one of the most important films in the history of cinema. It is reportedly that the producer has obtained a consent from late Chairman Deng to proceed filming in China. This film specifically tells the story of the central character PuYi. His life and the country are almost inseparable. The acting of PuYi is just perfect and powerful (played by JOHN LONE), and you can truly feel the emotion of PuYi in different background: as a child, as a young man, as a king. As a king, PuYi wants to save the country; and, as a king, PuYi was usurped by a foreign power. The life of PuYi is a very important chapter in China, it is the end of the Manchu Empire in China. I have watched this movie for more than 10 times in 10-years time, and everytime I feel learn something new about the Chinese history. Beautiful setting, beautiful emperors furniture, spectacular cinematography shows an empire lost, and a country to be.....This is a must see film for all at all times.
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Summary: The best reason to keep my LaserDisk Player
Review: This is my least favorite DVD transfer. Perhaps this is amplified because it is one of my 5 favorite films of all time. The DVD compared to the film and even the Laserdisk, the whites bloom, it is soft, and the colors are not as accurate or consistent. This is a shabby way to treat a great film. With so much interest in the restoration of classics, it is appalling a contemporary film is treated with such disrespect. The additional footage is welcome, but unnecessary to plot development. The promise of DVD to allow different edits is not realised here. We should have the option of the original AND the Directors cut.
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Summary: An education movie about the end of Imperial China
Review: A true story showing china's transition from Imperial china into Modern China. Shows how Emperor Puyi was once highly respected, but died as a labourer.
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