The Forbidden City

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Jordan E @JordanElgrably Mar 21 This is a supremely well-written and performed film story, in which it is easy to identify with the protagonist and her love for her sister, in the context of China in a time when it was forbidden to have more than one child. And yet almost the entire story unfolds in Rome, where she does not speak the language, and her primary interlocutor, throughout the movie, does not understand Chinese. This was far more emotionally gripping and powerful by half than almost every other action movie I've seen in the past decade. I look forward to watching it again. See more Ionut H @RT56555719 Mar 21 An italian movie, with a typically Italian expressiveness, featuring very strong acting that leaves you with a good impression at the end. Good fight scenes, and an authentic setting (filmed in Rome). A few emotional scenes could have been shorter, but hey, it’s an European movie!🙂 See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 18 Action-packed movie in 2 hours and 18 minutes. A success on home media. See more Marc Z @TKDLife Feb 7 The Forbidden City will surprise you in many ways.  The title, the setting, and the lead actress would lead you to believe it is a Chinese made Kung Fu and action drama.   It is not.  It is Italian made, and Directed by Gabriele Mainetti.   If you start watching the film it is cleverly disguised, and pays tribute to, many of the great Hong Kong action films of the past.   However, its elevation of the adult themes, visuals, and gritty violence quickly tip off the viewer that this film was not made in China. The blending of Italian Western style with Hong Kong themes and action really works in this film.   There is a solid story here, and solid character development.   The martial arts action is well choreographed and very original.    The fights are very good. Yaxi Liu is very good.   She plays the role very well.   Her ability to capture the screen in the martial arts fight scenes is beyond the ordinary.  She also captures the dramatic scenes with great poise.     See more Emanuela T @RT20342560 Jul 14 Un film emozionante e avvincente. Sono rimasta incollata alle scene di combattimento e alla storia della ragazza che ahimè ricorda abusi e crimini verso l’umanità che non dovrebbero mai più accadere. Trovo la regia di Gabriele Mainetti profonda, al pari di registi americani e addirittura con qualcosa in più: Mainetti mette (ciò si respira profondamente guardando il film) la “semplicità” e grandiosità poetica italiana che appartiene al nostro DNA, alla ns memoria storica di raccontare. Roma e Mainetti sono un connubio meraviglioso che ci fa sognare e questo suo nuovo film ne è la prova che mi lega ad ogni personaggio e attore scelto nel nuovo film, da Giallini alla Ferilli. L’Attrice protagonista è epica! Godetevelo See more Read all reviews

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