Raise the Red Lantern

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Wayne K @WayneKelso Apr 24 A landmark film from China’s vaunted Fifth Generation of cinema, Raise The Red Lantern is a small-scale film with a big-pace impact. Its all about characters, emotions and themes over grandiose plots. Its repetitive nature and monotony actually work to its benefit, demonstrating how a safe, privileged life can be comforting but also soul-destroying. The most fascinating aspect is witnessing the 4 mistresses and their ever-changing attitude towards each other and their situation, how those that put on the friendliest façade often have the most devilish intentions, and how even the kindest people can be driven to selfishness and hatred under certain circumstances. You see the smallest events having powerful consequences, and the cinematography, camerawork and framing emphasise the dull routines and monotonous habits that would drive anyone to madness. If you can cope with its steady pace and necessary repetition, then you’ll find a lot to love in Raise The Red Lantern. See more Arthur M @RT78854981 Apr 1 Honestly think anyone outside of the Chinese community shouldn't really try to rate this specific movie, because i think a lot of people outside the community wouldn't understand its true meanings (or could take them the wrong way), but i am so glad that this movie is 97%. See more mohammed M. @9mr_0 Mar 29 تحفة فنية على جميع المستويات واحد من افضل الافلام بالتاريخ❤️ See more Ronnie M @spuncake 01/27/2025 Unforgettable Movie... this movie pulls you into the story. Great acting and very realistic settings. Love it See more Alec B @Alec97 02/21/2024 It starts off as melodrama but ends like a horror movie. Love the shooting location which is like a claustrophobic labyrinth. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown 09/08/2023 The Red Lantern was the symbol of the master being in a mistresses house...and these 4 ladies are in a battle - for significance, worth, companionship. The old school chinese system is brutally put on display. And even though its slow, it's a great story. See more Read all reviews

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