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The Banquet [2006]


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Beutifull and Complex
Review date: 2008-11-28 Rating: 8 out of 10

This is a very stunning and beautifull film to watch. It is a film that needs to be watched and is not something that you can talk through. You do not need to have prior knowledge of Hamlet to watch this as I did not and was still able to enjoy this film.

The fight scenes are well coreographed and are more like watching a dance than a fight.

I wouldnt recommend this film to everyone but if you are a fan of the genre this is a very well made film

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It was bloody but it was bloody good too.
Review date: 2008-08-11 Rating: 8 out of 10

One thing that particularly struck me about this film over other martial art films I've seen was the amount of blood on show which I wasn't the major fan of but aside from that The Banquet is another well executed martial art film. Definitely not my favourite as I struggled initially with the story but there's some spectacular set pieces and the costumes and sets are stunning. If your a fan of genre, you should enjoy this but I wouldn't recommend it a as a starting point unless you like your movies particularly bloody.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Zhang Ziyi
Daniel Wu

Creators:
Zhang Ziyi (Primary Contributor)
Daniel Wu (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Metrodome
Manufacturer: Metrodome
EAN: 5055002553806
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-06-02
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 125 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: Chinese (Unknown)

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