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Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
 
The most expensive film in Chinese history is getting a U.S. release...

Looks like one can see every bit of that money onscreen, at least color and design-wise.

I may see this film just to enjoy the eye candy, though hopefully the story and acting will be good.
 

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Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
 
I read an article recently that wasn't exactly favorable. There were lots of Star Wars comparisons...
 

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Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
 
Details man, give me details!

(Was the acting worse than when Anakin seduced Padme' into a kiss by telling her she's not like sand?)
 

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Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
 
Everything is compared to Star Wars now adays.
 

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Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
 
Comparisons to Star Wars are like Obi-Wan saying "Use the Force, Luke!" It may have been clever when it was first thought of, but it's a bit of a cliche by now.
 

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Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
 
I want to see this now, I think. The style reminds me of Hero, though, which was fair at best.
 

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Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
 
I've heard it compared to "Hero", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and "House of Daggers".

Visually, that is.

Judging by the IMDB, opinions of the actual story content of the film are mixed.
 

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Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
 
I liked Hero, actually.
 

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Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
 
From a short piece in the May Wired:

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The Promise is indeed epic, replete with flying swordplay and crystalline imagery. Too bad the imperial palace looks like styrofoam and the stampede scene is digital bull. Couple the crude f/x with Chen's disdain for character developement and coherent story lines, and you have Star Wars without ILM.

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I'll probably still see it. I never saw House of Flying Daggers, but Hero and CTHD were awesome. I'll be going to see backgrounds, set design, costumes, and the fight scenes.
 

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Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
 
I liked Hero a lot myself, despite it's flaws.
 

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Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
 
Yeah, I'll see it for the eye candy.

And possibly be pleasantly surprised by the other elements.
 

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Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
 
One can only hope.
 

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Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
 

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Originally posted by SteveRogers:
Everything is compared to Star Wars now adays.

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Everything has gotten that bad *smirk*

Sorry.
 

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Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :
 
Bruce Lee would be so disappointed.
 

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Posted by oolung (Member # 8995) on :
 
I've seen it.

It took me a long, looong time to manage to forget.

If you want to have ANY fun of it at all, treat is as a comedy. (remember my words, especially watching the scene with bulls...)

It didn't make sense to such an unbelievable degree it actually made the last Starwars seem like a -good- movie!

(or maybe I just missed some crucial dialogues...)

Anyway, I'm waiting for your opinions! Have fun!
 

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Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
 

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Originally posted by Orincoro:

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Originally posted by SteveRogers:
Everything is compared to Star Wars now adays.

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Everything has gotten that bad *smirk*

Sorry.

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