The Flowers of War details
| Formats: | 15 DVD, Blu-ray, LOVEFiLM Instant |
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| Starring: | Christian Bale, Paul Schneider, Shigeo Kobayashi |
| Director: | Yimou Zhang |
| Genre: | Drama - Thriller |
| Studio: | REVOLVER ENTERTAINMENT |
| Original title | Jin ling shi san chai |
| Collections: | HD Films, January Picks, Just Arrived, Our Instant Picks, Staff Picks, Top LOVEFiLM Instant Films of 2013 so far... |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
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The Flowers of War |
2hrs 16 mins | 15 |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 16 minutes |
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| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
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Powerful film but not for the faint-hearted
By a customer , 12 Jul 2012[Highly rated reviewer]
Beautifully acted and filmed epic set during the infamous Rape of Nanjing. I'd like to warn viewers beforehand that this is one of the most brutally violent films i've ever seen'. Having said that, the film brings the sufferings of innocent Chinese children and women under the yoke of a merciless and barbaric Japanese regime to vivid and poignant life.
I already had some understanding of what went on during the Rape of Nanjing before i saw the film and i wonder if the heart-stoppingly graphic violence was entirely necessary. Having said this, I'm glad i saw this film ... but would definitely not want to see it again.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(110)Savagery of War and touching humanity withal
By Johnny61 (6 reviews) , 24 May 2013This is a very touching story based on real historical events. At times it veers into the realms of the incredible but then returns to credible representation of how things might have been in war ravaged Nanking. The young actresses playing the students and the prostitutes were often brilliant in their acting. A hugely enjoyable film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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good film
By a customer , 12 May 2013great film sad in parts but a good watch would watch again and again the acting good shows life. good .music nice.- Was this review helpful to you?
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You need to see this movie.
By Sebelius (1 review) , 08 May 2013This is by far one of the most intense movies I've seen. It depicts a tale that many have heard of in passing, but that many do not know the full details of. It's horrifying, sickening and beautiful. Bale is magnificent and the story itself moving; more than once a tear or two rolled down my cheek. Watch it!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Good film about hope in war
By TVRandy (100 reviews) , 08 May 2013A really good film based on a book. The scene is Nanking during the 1937 Japanese attack. The film shows Japanese brutality and how grim war is. With this background the story is about the escape of some catholic (virginal) novice girls from a church. The fake priest is in fact an mortician. Local Chinese prostitutes play a key part. Very well filmed and acted, a good story. The first chinese produced film I have seen. Excellent.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Beautiful film, emotional
By M_trigue (15 reviews) , 04 May 2013Really, really beautiful film, and very emotional. Excellent acting by Christian Bale. Sad to think it was inspired by real events. Would have loved a fairytale ending but sadly real life isn't quite so scripted. Reminds me of Memoirs of a Geisha...really beautiful.- Was this review helpful to you?
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