Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006) [Blu-ray]
Action | Drama | Romance

From the director of Hero and House Of Flying Daggers comes the martial arts epic masterpiece whose savage beauty and exquisite elegance has mesmerized and captivated audiences around the world. Set in the lavish and breathtakingly colorful world hidden from the eyes of mere mortals behind the walls of the Forbidden City, a tale of a royal family divided against itself builds to a mythic climax as lines are crossed, trust is betrayed, and family blood is spilled in the quest for redemption and revenge. Starring Chow Yun Fat of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon as the embattled Emperor and Gong Li of Memoirs Of A Geisha as his poisoned Empress, Curse Of The Golden Flower grants you entry into a dazzling and spectacular world of betrayal, vengeance and passion that will change he way you think of martial arts forever.

User Comment: anniefox from United States, 27 November 2006 • I had the pleasure of seeing this film with special personal appearances by Zhang Yimou and Gong Li... I have to say I was blown away by it! I was not expecting a story with such depth...The cinematography, the art direction, and the sheer enormity of the visuals were staggering. Great sword work... exquisite wire sequences... and HUGE battles - but all done with an intensity that's stunning. And even more, the acting was superb - Chow Yung Fat is a master, and his scenes together with Gong Li are beautifully emotional. Gong Li is more beautiful than ever in a role that demands huge range from the first scene and never lets up... She does her best work ever! I have nothing but praise for this film. I can't wait to see it again.

Summary: I saw this AMAZING film tonight!

[CSW] -4- I greatly enjoyed the depth of character in each of the key players. The internal intrigue in this very dark story is always engaging and is matched by the splendor, beauty, and sheer enormity of the visuals that are absolutely staggering. The martial arts matched the plot and were not exactly over done did require a little suspension of disbelief at times because of the enormity and precision of their execution. If it wasn't such a dark script I would (give it a -5- and) want it in my collection. This epic should not be missed, as the first viewing is truly awe inspiring.

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