The Emperor and the Assassin
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Actor: Haifeng Ding, Li Gong, Xiaohe Lu, Xuejian Li, Yongfei GuDVD: 2 Layers, Region Code 1
Audio: Mandarin Chinese (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.85:1
Running Time: 161 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-06-13
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures
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Movie Review: Ancient China Story
Summary: 4 Stars
The Emperor and the Assassin is loosely based on the first Emperor of early China. During the time of Ying Zheng's rule, the collection of states had been unified after much war and fighting. At the start of the film, Zheng is on his throne, powerful but paranoid. Perhaps there is good reason for that. A court official plots against him. His wife (actress Gong Li)is spying for him in her home state, which is still resentful of being forced to submit to the king. Or is she really a double agent? And can Zheng even trust his own mother? An assassin is sent to kill Zheng, but the assassin is reeling from a recent tragic event that he himself caused.
The cast features a ton of famous Chinese actors, even comedians who here play serious roles. The acting is hilariously over-the-top. The costumes and sets bring the viewer back to the time of the Qi Dynasty. Recommended, but there is a disturbing scene of the murder of two children, an actual historical event. Sorry, if you don't like subtitles, the film is only available in Mandarin audio with English subtitles.
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