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China, 1938: Intelligent and well-read, Madam Wu is the envy of all who know her. The Wu family is the richest and most powerful family in her town. Servants tend to her every need, her house and clothes are gorgeous, and she is as beautiful and serene as a traditional wife could want to be. Yet as the town celebrates her 40th birthday, Madame Wu scandalizes the gathering by announcing she will arrange... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama, Romance, Adaptation and War |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 56 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 4, 2001 Limited |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for sexuality and war images. |
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$35,938 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Film Journal International,
"...has no magic." Full Review...
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Los Angeles Times,
"...its lack of a distinctive style and the fact that it is an English-language film seriously undercuts its impact." Full Review...
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TV Guide,
(1.5 out of 5 stars) "...undermined by stilted dialogue and awkward performances..." Full Review...
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USA Today,
(2 out of 4 stars) "Too bad...that it saves its clunkiest scene for the finale." Full Review...
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