Tsunku Posted October 27, 2003 at 04:31 PM Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 at 04:31 PM I brought this one back from China and finally watched it the other day. Has anyone else seen it? I'd recommend checking it out. The film does a good job depicting life in the three gorges area -- the way it's done the entire film has a wet quality to it. The biggest drawback for me was the main character's really annoying mustache, and I kept waiting for it to be shaved off, but it never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengdude Posted November 7, 2003 at 09:54 PM Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 at 09:54 PM Lucky you; this film doesn't seem to be available anymore or has never been available...outside of China, apparently...and a couple of reviews I've read from film festival sites mentioned the ambiguous legality of this film's standing within China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted November 8, 2003 at 01:50 AM Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 at 01:50 AM He he. Ambiguous legality? Sounds like fun, I'll be getting a copy today - saw loads of them yesterday, but got 看车人的七月 instead (which doesn't sound as much fun as annoying mustaches and ambiguous legality). Roddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunku Posted November 8, 2003 at 02:06 AM Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 at 02:06 AM I didn't know about the ambiguous legality, cool. I want to watch the movie again. My first impression of it was good though, I think it's a well done film. Damn that mustache though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laolee Posted December 5, 2003 at 02:18 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 at 02:18 PM Lucky you; this film doesn't seem to be available anymore or has never been available...outside of China, apparently...and a couple of reviews I've read from film festival sites mentioned the ambiguous legality of this film's standing within China. Hi, I'm new here. Hope I can chime in. I just watched this film last night and was searching for reviews when I found you guys. I ordered my vcd from chinesecd.com. First time I've used them (they're in Seattle). If we're voting, I didn't like the moustache either (reminded me of George Lam). The rest of the film gets a thumbs up from me. I enjoyed the scenes of the Wushan and brought back memories of my visit up the Yangtze last year. I think the city itself serves as a character in the film. The actors were all very good, so I guess the director should get plaudits, too. But what's with the fish in the buckets? I still thinking about that...and the ending. But that's okay because I like a little ambiguity. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengdude Posted December 5, 2003 at 03:40 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 at 03:40 PM I ordered my vcd from chinesecd.com. First time I've used them (they're in Seattle). Is this a web-based business? There is no functional "chinesecd.com" URL I could find, but then again I'm an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laolee Posted December 5, 2003 at 04:07 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 at 04:07 PM Sorry, it's mychinesecd.com. Oddly, I just checked and it's no longer listed. Honest, I got it there. They sell mostly TV series and CDs but only a handful of movies. Perhaps you can e-mail them and ask what happened. I corresponded with a Tony at service@mychinesecd.com when I inquired to check on subs before purchasing. layoyo.com (dvdshelf.com) has both the vcd and DVD listed, no subs indicated but my vcd cover looks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niubi Posted January 8, 2004 at 04:16 AM Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 at 04:16 AM just recently ordered it on dvd from yesasia and will receive it the beginning of next week. its a PAL all region dvd with english subtitles according to yesasia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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