Dumplings details
| Format: | 18 DVD |
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| Starring: | Tony Leung Ka Fai, Ling Bai, Pauline Lau |
| Director: | Fruit Chan |
| Genres: | Horror - Asian, World Cinema - Chinese |
| Studio: | PALISADES TARTAN |
| Original title | Gaau Ji |
| Collections: | Double Entendres, Scary Cinema, The Ultimate Halloween Collection |
| Name | Discs | |
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Dumplings |
18 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 31 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 24 Jul 2006 |
| Main languages: | Cantonese |
| Subtitles: | English |
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Vera Drake, this ain't
By Waterboy (34 reviews) from Hertfordshire , 10 Apr 2007[Highly rated reviewer]
If Oil of Olay and vitamins aren't keeping the aging process at bay, Aunt Mei has a culinary answer to those crows feet, one that is not for those of a sensitve disposition. The secret ingrediant is revealed very early, but the horror of what 60 something Auntie (played by a 33 year old Ling Bai) is doing builds throughout the film, and client Mrs Li goes even further to regain her youth. Not one for those who have weak stomach; I agree with other reiewers that this is more of a drama than a horror film and I have to correct the reviewer who said there was no sexual content, in the version I saw Mr Li was getting plenty of action. Worth a watch for Christopher Doyles cinematography and strong performances from the two lead actresses.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(75)nasty crettings
By mooey64 (10 reviews) , 30 Jan 2013THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide
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Good film but don't watch if you're pregnant.
By AddictedToFilms (7 reviews) , 04 Jan 2013[Highly rated reviewer]
A very surreal and clever film about something most of us women worry about.. Staying young and keeping our man. The film was well made and the acting was of a good standard. A good film however the treatment used in this film goes waaaaay beyond the call of duty and I would advise anybody that is squeamish or pregnant Not to watch it.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Compelling Central Performance
By tf510 (32 reviews) , 31 Dec 2012THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide
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Not for the Squeamish!
By Tartan1971 (78 reviews) , 04 Nov 2012This was quite a film, I am lost for words tbh , I have never seen anything like this before and dont think I ever will again. If anyone remembers the old 1960s hammer films Countess dracula then this is similar but not virgins are used . Can I say worth a watch , if your a mother or trying to have a baby, dont watch this .- Was this review helpful to you?
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Good Egg
By Matrisse (40 reviews) from London , 31 Oct 2012Eat an egg. They always make you feel good, nutritious, satisfying, life giving, they always calm the body and soul. If the egg you eat contains ‘actual’ life, would you still eat it? Many do and so this is one of the quandaries of this film. The story of a 64 year old woman who purchases human foetuses to sell to women who can afford the luxury of getting younger by eating the home made dumplings she makes, this tale is immortal. The shelf life of love way past it’s sell by date, the actress she makes dumplings for wishes to regain her youth, though truly she wants to laugh freely again. She is held tight by designer clothes and thinks her husband should love her anyway … This tale is told beautifully in every way possible through the art of film making, it is photographically clever and amusing all the way through and the story is interesting enough to relish and debate. An excellent film, I would recommend it if you are a fan of Eastern Film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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