 The Curse Of The Golden Flower (product link)
Drama / Action/Adventure
You've got to be kidding me. My god, what has happened to you, Zhang Yimou? You hit a high note for me with "Hero". Started out phenomenal with "House Of Flying Daggers", but really just turned a horrible turn somewhere after the midpoint of this movie, and compounded it with one of the worst endings ever. Then, I thought you might redeem yourself with this piece of junk. I was wrong.
Let's start with what I liked. Zhang Yimou really does know visuals. And how to make the ladies look good and all. Good eye candy overall.
BUT, I just didn't get sucked into the political intrigue it had to offer. The action stunk (you might even say, what action?). If you want what this movie shoulda' been, look at "The Banquet"--not the visual feast this is, but a much more compelling and satisfying watch. |
