The Last Emperor

Granted that the story isn't all that great, but the acting, directing, and cinematography more than make up for it. It won (and deserved) all 9 oscars it was nominated for; it's rare for me to say that about a best... Full review

I'd seen parts of this movie before, but only recently watched the whole of it. Its a great period piece thats true, with some outstanding visuals and memorable scenes. But what strikes me most about this film is not necessarily the... Full review

I had not seen this movie in perhaps 15 years. I own it as I had remembered its sweeping cinematography. In rewatching, the beauty of this film is the delicate imagery of the film. How Pu-Yi is captive as a child... Full review

This epic has stunning stunts and a great cast. It is an epic I am happy to see that I can add to my list. A rare epic. Great cinematography and great art direction and set decorations. Fantastic acting by the... Full review

the last emperor was a great movie. the story was great perfect, the acting, the cinematography, the music was superb. this was real oscar movie.... Full review

Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Last Emperor" is a monumental, perfect film, and stands as one of the great artistic achievements in any artistic medium. Told in a complicated flashback/ flash-forward style, it's the story of Pu Yi (born 1906) who was... Full review

This is a unique film because it is a unique story. Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi (also known as Henry Pu Yi) was the last emperor of China, who spent most of his early life as a puppet of others. He was... Full review

This is the story of the last Emperor of China, Pu Yi. He was crowned when he was a young boy and worshiped by many millions of Chinese. He looses everything in the events that lead up to World War II... Full review

my classmates and i watch this movie for our social studies subject. it's so beautiful.. I 've learned my histroy and found out that histroy is having fun,, and easy.. thes story is very nice i hope to watch a movie... Full review

This movie is a must see. I consider it one of my top 20 favorite movies of all time and this true story of The Last Emperor of China is a remarkable tale you will not soon forget.... Full review

Battelle will show 'The Last Emperor' remains first-rate....Good film, see it if it's your type of movie.....Writer-director Bernardo Bertolucci's bio-pic of China's last emperor Pu-Yi is a visual masterpiece.....His teen years and the educational tutoring by Scotsman Reginald Johnston, played nicely by Peter O'Toole, are fascinating.... ... Full Review

if you get bored you can always enjoy the visual mastery of the film.....It is the contention of cinematographer Vittorio Storaro....This striking film deserves all the praise received for its technical and artistic proficiency.....We get to see many interesting behind the scenes moments on set.....Criterion has done justice to the film with a faithful transfer that brings out the best in the splendid use of color and lighting..... ... Full Review

And so now, in 2009, looking at The Last Emperor is a somewhat strange experience. It's spectacular with much visual poetry, like most of the great film epics it's an intimate character study with monumental history constantly swirling around its protagonist. ... Full Review

The film is lavish beyond all reason, as befits an Emperor whose lifestyle was also lavish beyond all reason. we are drawn in to every frame of this gorgeous film Pu Yi isn´t a likely candidate for a sympathetic character study. ... Full Review

John was truly a giant in the industry who changed filmmaking for the better," said Lawrence Lotman, chief financial officer and acting chief executive officer of Film and Music Entertainment Inc. ... Full Review

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Jean-Luc Hure for The New York Times Valentino greeting well-wishers following his final show. As the movie capital chatters away about how much money " Star Trek " will mint over the weekend for Paramount, it's worth remembering there is... ... Full Article

Directed by Matt Tyrnauer. With Valentino Garavani. 1 hour, 36 mins. No MPAA rating. Playing at Clearview's Bala Theatre and Showcase at the Ritz Center/NJ. ... Full Article