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  1. Jan 18, 2012 · "The Flowers of War" is in many ways a good film, as we expect from Zhang Yimou ("Ju Dou," "Raise the Red Lantern," "To Live"). It is handsomely photographed. Its exteriors were apparently shot on sets, including an impressive one for the cathedral and its surrounding grounds.

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    • John Miller
    • Yu MO
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    Girl: [voiceover] After twenty days of continuous bombing, Nanking finally fell to the Japanese. It was December the 13th, 1937. I remember everyone was running that day, but no one could escape th...
    Shu: [voiceover] They were the famous women of the Qin Huai River. The myths surrounding them were as ancient as the city of Nanking..
    Shu: [voiceover] Until this day I still don't know what happened to the women of the Qin Huai River. I never learned all of their names, and never saw them being taken away by the Japanese. So, I a...

    John Miller: Stop! Girls! Girls! Stop! Stop! Stop! This is a house of the Lord! These are children! You are breaking the laws of man and of God! No soldiers here! You have no business being here! I...

    Yu Mo: Even though you were a drunk bastard last night, what you did today makes you a hero.
    Yu Mo: You know what? I was the best in my English class, but everyone used to mock me. They said I put on airs and graces and acted like I was the Queen of England.

    Colonel Hasegawa: Esteemed Father, on behalf of all the officers, I would like to invite your church choir to perform and celebrate with us. This is the official invitation. Shu: They are asking us to sing at a party tomorrow. John Miller: This is a very kind invitation, Mr. Hasegawa. However, unfortunately, the children will not be able to attend....

    "The Flowers of War," a melodramatic tale of unlikely heroism set during the Japanese invasion of Nanking, is affecting at times, but finally feels overblown and heavy-handed. It's a disappointment...
    A dozen convent girls are hiding in the church, watched over by a young male ward (Huang Tianyuan). A reprobate American mortician (Christian Bale) arrives, and sticks around to drink up the church...
    There are moments of genuine emotion here, and Zhang powerfully underlines the horrors of this dreadful moment in history, but much of what happens feels cooked up, some of it plain silly. The char...
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  2. Dec 16, 2011 · The Flowers of War: Directed by Yimou Zhang. With Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Xinyi Zhang, Tianyuan Huang. An American finds refuge during the 1937 Japanese invasion of Nanking in a church with a group of women. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

    • Yimou Zhang
    • 3 min
  3. Jul 10, 2023 · There are numerous memorable quotes in ‘The Flowers of War’ that encapsulate the book’s essence and evoke profound emotions. These quotes serve as a testament to Geling Yan’s storytelling prowess and her ability to capture the human spirit’s complexity.

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  5. Dec 23, 2011 · Movie review: ‘The Flowers of War’. By Sheri Linden, Special to the Los Angeles Times. Dec. 23, 2011 12 AM PT. “The Flowers of War” has broken new ground for China’s movie...

  6. Aug 2, 2012 · Flowers of War – review. Zhang Yimou's film about the brutal Japanese invasion of Nanjing looks and tastes like Hollywood hokum, but it is heartfelt and watchable and stars a forthright ...

  7. Twitch Film called it "arguably the most eagerly-anticipated Chinese movie of the year", saying that " The Flowers of War is a big movie in every sense of the word, from its kinetic battle scenes to the beautiful photography and impressive performances from a mostly young and inexperienced cast." [49]

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