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Zhang Yimou's stylistic flair is in full bloom during The Flowers of War, but his colorful treatment of a historical genocide ultimately does a disservice to the horrifying events' inherent...
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Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 20, 2022. Mattie Lucas From the Front Row. As a melodrama it's passable, solidly crafted entertainment, but one can't escape the nagging feeling that ...
Rotten Tomatoes reported a 42% critical approval rating based on 59 reviews, with an average of 5.6/10. The site's consensus reads, "Zhang Yimou's stylistic flair is in full bloom during The Flowers of War, but his colorful treatment of a historical genocide ultimately does a disservice to the horrifying events' inherent drama."
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Jan 24, 2012 · Chinese war epic The Flowers of War failed to gain a highly-coveted Oscar nomination, but the historical drama has resonated with domestic audiences, Bethan Jinkinson reports.
Feb 20, 2020 · The Flowers of War (Jin Líng Shí San Chai) Director: Zhang Yimou. Rating: R. Country: China. Based on the novel The 13 Women of Nanjing by Geling Yan, the film takes place during the Nanking Massacre. Over the course of six weeks, roughly 200,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed by the Imperial Japanese forces.
Jul 24, 2012 · The Flowers Of War Review. Opportunistic American John Miller (Bale) is trapped in Nanking when the Japanese attack. Taking refuge in the Catholic cathedral, he finds himself the...
