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Review 1DiscussionA review by r96sk
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Written by r96sk on Fri Jun 23 2023
Now that's awesome!
Where to start with <em>'Curse of the Golden Flower'</em>? Firstly, I need to show some appreciation for the score - incredible! From the very first scene I knew I was in for a treat in that department, it sets the tone perfectly throughout.
This also features outstanding performances from Gong Li (!), Chow Yun-fat, Chen Jin and Jay Chou, among some others. I was particularly impressed by Gong, she truly is terrific from beginning to end - as what is a memorable character. I know I say this a lot with actors, but I'm gonna need to try and check out more of her filmogra...
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Released
Original Language
English
Budget
45000000.00
Revenue
78568977.00
Keywords
- empire
- plan
- secret love
- martial arts
- china
- swordplay
- fight
- toxication
- marriage crisis
- poison
- secret society
- palace
- forbidden love
- heir to the throne
- battle for power
- royal family
- tang dynasty
- pomp
- based on play or musical
- sword fight
- betrayal
- period drama
- historical
- wuxia
- power struggle
- poisoning
- 7th century