The Story of Qiu Ju
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Movie Reviews of The Story of Qiu Ju
Movie Review: A Glimpse of Rural China
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked "The Story of Qui Ju" bacause it was a nice story about a woman in rural China who wants simple justice. Her efforts to rectify an embarassing wrong done to her husband expands to a point beyond anyone's expectation. The beauty of the movie is in the process and determination of Qui Ju to receive satisfaction. The characters are very well presented (especially the title character). The view we get of life in China is outstanding. As much as I enjoyed this movie, however, I have seen too many greater movies to give this a "5 Star" rating. It IS a nice rainy-day film, though.Movie Review: I guess I have a lot to learn....
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie was dull. I'm sorry, but it was for me. However, before writing a review I was hesitant to write at all, I read the reviews and realized how uneducated I am in many aspects of film and realized much of what I was blind to in my urgency to have some plot development.
I understood the point the movie set out to make, it isn't a deep one. That's part of the whole issue with me...the movie is practically a documentary and moves slowly and methodically towards its stupor awakening surprise ending. The study of China is fascinating to be sure and I get the human side of the story. However, I found myself getting frustrated that so little was happening and that the title character was so maddeningly stubborn. Oddly enough, I dreamt of the movie all night long and was amazed at how it had crept into my subconscious so deeply.
On the plus side, the performances are perfect and the travel documentary of China, from the pristine snowy farms to the bustling gray and indifferent city is worth watching.
I advise someone to be patient, bring an open mind, and seek out the things you might rarely look for in a movie. In that, you might well enjoy it better than I did.
Movie Review: Educational, but not very entertaining...
Summary: 2 Stars
Although I don't regret watching this film and would, possibly, watch it again sometime, it just doesn't top my list of favorites among Gong Li's other films. Since I find Gong Li to be very beautiful, I can't help be disappointed that you can hardly see her properly throughout the movie, considering she's bundled up most of the time. Also, being that the plot revolves around a complaint that goes through several chains of command due to the same unsatisfactory results, one can't help feel like you're watching the same scenes over and over, which isn't very entertaining (unless you absolutely love that scene to begin with). I mean you can tell that some scenes are even recycled during the film. Don't get me wrong--it's not like I'm someone who can't appreciate the subtlety of things. I realize that we're watching something important and very real to some people, but I'm just warning viewers that the movie's filled with scenes/lines that are basically the same throughout, so if that sounds boring to you, then don't watch this film. If you're interested in watching a Chinese film that's historical and emotional and packs more of a punch, then I suggest you check out "To Live" with Gong Li.To Live