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  Written June 13, 2008

  Incredible

  by grannynanny

  This is one of the best and most emotional pictures of realism of history during Japan's occupation of China. Having been several times to both countries it meant even more. I thought the acting was really well done, scenery and realism spectacular. It is a very poigant story that can't be judged by the merits of the sex or other acts. It is truth and is depicted as such. I would see this movie several times for the truth of history. It also gives the realism of loss of family and the emoitional
  destruction to persons in war time with out treatment or love. The facts spill over to what our American military have gone through without decent treatment for PTSD as these children all suffered from.

  • 12 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written June 10, 2008

  Better than expected...

  by pomspringz

  An Australian/Chinese/German co-production, this is a hollywood-style epic film with an engrossing story and visually appealing landscapes and scenery. The principle actors are handsome and beautiful with hardly a blemish or flaw even when covered by the grit of war. Reminiscent of Ingrid Bergman in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, the setting is the 1937 invasion of China by the Japanese. All the major actors give excellent performances, but Michelle Yeoh as the affluent merchant Mrs. Wang and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the inexperienced Englishman George Hogg are the strongest. Highly recommended for any movie-goer who enjoys things Chinese.

  • 12 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 7, 2008

  Jonathan and cast were SINCERE & PHENOMENAL!

  by sensationaljewelry

  I do not understand some of these reviews!
  
  This film was based on a TRUE STORY - it was well thought out, true to life - for those who didn't like it I feel simply wanted more a Fiction based film rather than this very realistic well thought out masterpiece
  
  As usual, Jonathan is deep, charismatic, intense and flawless in his character.
  
  I am unfamiliar with the other actor/actresses, however they too were fantastic!
  
  You have to be in the mood for a 'realistic life trauma and drama' otherwise, stay at home
  
  I loved this very moving film...
  
  A true story of life, trauma. war, scars, tears that children face of times of war & corruption
  
  My hat, dress, sunglasses and whatever else I have goes off to everyone in this cast for a fabulous, heartwarming true story!
  
  Allison
  Las Vegas

  • 16 out of 27 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 3, 2008

  Outstanding and Moving

  by lass3

  This movie was so well done : from the acting, the directing......to the moving ending. I was so touched by this movie that I have begun to do research on the real George Hogg. Also Jonathan Rhys - Meyers has proved he is not only incredibly handsome but a gifted actor as well.

  • 14 out of 23 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 18, 2008

  I don't think the critics actually saw this movie!

  by dini17

  This was a powerful movie with a strong cast. I found no flaws. It was wonderfully acted and beautifully filmed.

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 2, 2008

  Great movie

  by erikalarson1969

  Very well done. About time we heard about people doing the right thing.

  • 7 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written June 17, 2008

  Huang Shi

  by Axanjr

  This is a real good documentary and I originally went into seeing this with pretty low expectations. On the downside, pretty slow in its development but once it gets going, it brings pretty good light to what's going on with the Chinese and Japanese revolution back in the 1930's.

  • 7 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 9, 2008

  The Children of Huang Shi

  by jwineb1724

  Excellent acting, script and cinematography. Emotionally involving. Slightly too long.

  • 10 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 3, 2008

  The Children of Huang Shi

  by bluduck

  Interesting factual based events, I especially enjoy docum dramas. Excellent performances by virtulllay unknown actors. The children were great, the land scape was breath taking. The narration by the actual people was very moving.

  • 10 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 25, 2008

  Powerful and unforgettable movie

  by mpfox1

  The story was moving and inspiring. I did not know about this chapter of China's history and found it fancinating. I saw the movie 2 days ago and cannot forget the impact. Definetly worth seeing.

  • 9 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written August 5, 2008

  The Children of Huang Shi

  by katnne

  Extremely powerful and moving epic that reveals much about the horrors the Chinese endured before our entry into WW II. (Many do not realize that a large part of our eventual participation in the Pacific /Burma theatre was in support of the Chinese as they battled the Japanese occupation). Beautifully acted and the cinematography is magnificent. The sacrifice displayed by those whom had every excuse to stay out of a brutal and dangerous situation is inspiring. A small triumph for good in a world gone mad. One of the best films I have ever seen.

  • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written June 1, 2008

  by joowens

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• I'm In
  Written May 25, 2008

  by Kaepora Gaebora

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  Written July 30, 2010

  by devalera01

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• I'll Pass
  Written October 18, 2009

  by kopa

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