The Wild Goose Lake

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JJJJJJ J @RT10868636 01/23/2023 The film kept my interest throughout but really didn't do anything special. For me the plot never felt like it really had any emotion and I think this was really the main weakness of the film. There are a lot of subplots in many ways but none ever really materialize into anything interesting more or less each is created and then later ended. The main character in the end seems to be a good guy yet for some reason I never really felt any strong hope for him to live, or for him to succeed. The characters of this film constantly have a flat straight face and I feel like this is a good way to describe this movie. Flat and slightly down but really not having any strong emotion. See more 12/08/2021 After her dazzling and - why to deny it? - difficult first film, Diao Yinan returns with a film that seems to mark the style that his later career will have, following the old tradition of Asian cinema of violence, lies and political allegories, combining them with neon colors that hypnotize the viewer. I'm not a fan of noir cinema, but this is a feast. See more Dan F @RT17229360 05/03/2021 Too slow, but terrific camera work. See more 12/18/2020 The grit and uncertainty of where it’s going is enough to hold you on through it’s initial slow pace, then when the characters become engaging things pick up. I suppose it’s neo noir, from China no less, two characteristics I don’t see too often. There’s also flashes in the pan of artistry, and when thought about the film as a whole, there is social commentary. See more 09/05/2020 The director is a great master of film noir. The movie is visually beautiful. Every actor is great. See more dave d @RT34924333 08/13/2020 On the docket today a Chinese neo-noir crime thriller and it was just what the doctor ordered. I was engaged and the few fight scenes there are have an originality. I loved the way this was shot, but there are a couple shock value moments that may not be for everyone. Enjoyed the way this is edited and don't be confused with some intentional misdirections just to be sure you're on your toes. This is a long chase and the rewarding finish makes it well worth the watch when it comes to a VOD sites! Final Score: 8.2/10 See more Read all reviews

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