Back to 1942

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the must-see Chinese best film 2012

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The film is filled with a sarcastic tone of government and Chinese people's character. Thought-provoking!...

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Tell the true story in old China, thanks director Feng! It is worth to watch it....

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Washington Post
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It's a grim tale, and Back to 1942 doesn't pretend otherwise. Read full review

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Slant Magazine
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In painting a large-scale tableaux of the Henan disaster, Feng Xiaogang has inevitably been forced to sacrifice the specificity and focus on individual characterization that are generally so important for allowing the viewer a point of entry into such an important piece of history. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
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There is surprisingly little emotional resonance with the well-drawn and acted characters, making it a tiring two and a half hour trek for filmgoers who don't have a stake in the history it recounts. Read full review

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Variety
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Shifting between individual suffering (performed, not felt) and extended political and business deliberations, the picture displays its budget but not its heart. Read full review

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Guoli Zhang in "Back to 1942."