Full River Red

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Full River Red

2023

2h 39m

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12th century China, during the Song Dynasty, set against a brewing rebellion by the Jin people against the Imperial Court. Two hours before a crucial diplomatic meeting between the Song Prime Minister Qin Hui and a high level Jin delegation, the Jin Ambassador is murdered. An important letter destined for the Emperor is stolen from him. As the search for the letter unfolds, alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and no one can stop the truth that is destined to leave its mark in history.

Richard Kuipers

Variety

Mar 18, 2023

With a twist-packed plot to match its labyrinthine location, Zhang’s fast-paced film motors along nicely as an engaging “Knives Out”-style whodunnit before stumbling a little in the protracted final act.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

Mar 17, 2023

3.5/4

A few snappy comedy routines and a perpetually escalating mystery plot ensure that Zhang’s latest never slows down nor retraces its steps long enough to feel monotonous.

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Justin Chang

Los Angeles Times

Mar 16, 2023

The knives are out and then some in “Full River Red,” a murkily entertaining exercise in twist-twist-stab-stab from the Chinese director Zhang Yimou.

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Rhythm Zaveri

Asian Movie Pulse

Aug 4, 2026

Proving that he has lost none of his touch and bite with this tale of mystery, intrigue and conspiracy, "Full River Red" is Zhang Yimou’s newest masterwork that deserves to been seen on the biggest screen and with the loudest sound.

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Jul 7, 2024

Even by Zhang [Yimou]’s standards, one of the great cinematographic eyes working today, it’s something special.

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Sean Gilman

The Chinese Cinema

Nov 11, 2023

That Zhang Yimou continues to not only survive but thrive, despite decades of falling in and out of favor with power, is as much a wonder as any of the images he captures on film.

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Jimmy

Apr 2, 2023

Too long. Good story. Acting average

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Mina

Mar 30, 2023

A worth to watch movie, especially if you familiar with the historical hero character Yue Fei, who serves as background of the story and the poem he written which get recited at the end of thr movie. All male actors perform really awesome including some young actor. recommended.

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Yvan

Mar 27, 2023

It’s really impressive!!!

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Filomena

Mar 25, 2023

Great movie . Jackson Yee did an excellent job ! I recommend this movie .

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Jeryl

Mar 22, 2023

The sequence of events allowing one to follow the plot of this movie was very very entertaining! Hard to guess what would happen next. Interesting perspective on another culture’s value on true loyalty. Get comfortable, you will be in your seat a while! An awesome watch none the less.

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Justin

Mar 21, 2023

A little longer than it needed to be, but all in all a great film through and through

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12th century China, during the Song Dynasty, set against a brewing rebellion by the Jin people against the Imperial Court. Two hours before a crucial diplomatic meeting between the Song Prime Minister Qin Hui and a high level Jin delegation, the Jin Ambassador is murdered. An important letter destined for the Emperor is stolen from him. As the search for the letter unfolds, alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and no one can stop the truth that is destined to leave its mark in history.

Director: Yimou Zhang
Producer: Pang Liwei
Screenwriter: Yimou Zhang, Chen Yu
Distributor: Niu Vision Media / Beyond Events
Production Co: Huanxi Media Group, Yixie (Qingdao) Film, Tianjin Maoyan Weying Media
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 2h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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