I don't know anything about the plot of this movie, but the pictures I've seen are stunning. Is it visually beautiful all the way through, or at least enough so that you may want to watch is as a piece of photographic art?
shareDefinitely yes. It's up there with HERO and HOFD in terms of visual beauty.
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shareAbsolutely, Yes!
This is one of the most visually stunning movies I have ever seen. Further, the visuals are amazing in virtually every scene, not just in a few set pieces. The color, the costumes,the sets, the lighting, the framing and composition are just... amazing.
The only movie I can think of that approaches it in visual splendor is Tarsem's The Fall and The Fall, as good as it is, has nobody with the amazing screen presence of Chow Yun Fat and Gong Li.
My son bought this movie because it was on sale for 5$ and we'd seen and liked Hero. We took it home and watched it and we were so blown away we watched it over again every day for a week.
Also, it's not just a visual feast. The acting is outstanding and the plot is excellent. A truly great movie.
Discounting the visuals (which are stunning) but the story is compelling as well, even though there were times I wanted to step in for the character and just perform the deed. :p
shareIt's one of the most over bloated films I've ever seen. And in that regard stupid and silly. I wouldn't waste my money ever again, and am sorry I saw it.
shareThe plot is that of modern China's most famous play, so nothing wrong there either.
But while the original play was about a Chinese family in the 1920's (I think it was...), director Zhang Yimou moved it to the imperial family of the Later Tang dynasty. I'm guessing in order to enable the impressing visuals that are his trademark as a director.
The playwright's intention was to show that by the early 20:th century, the Confucian ideal of the nuclear family had become a lie and a fascade, and that while the family tries to keep up a tranquil apperance to outsiders it is actually deeply dysfunctional.
A story that might feel familiar to a Western viewer too.
Visually absolutely! And the story and intriges are compelling too.
shareNo.
shareAs to your question, yes. But in terms of substance, no.
shareYes and no. Much of "Curse of the Golden Flower" is indoors with the visuals coming from the building and clothing. The visual experience from "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" is outdoor desert scenes and "House of Flying Daggers" is outdoor forest scenes. All three are visual but "Curse" is different as it's set indoors.
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