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Wild China (2008)
9/10
Take me away, knowledgeably, Bernard.
22 March 2012
Wow. To be fair, I watched this on a huge television with surround sound...other may not have the same experience, it may or may not have lessend their enjoyment,..But simply, WOW. The scenery, the greenery, the mist rising off the mountains, the panoramic views, the insight into both different regional cultures and the wildlife that surrounds and shapes them, is so exciting and fresh. The only drawback is that is seems to drag a bit in certain spots, but that may just be my lack of interest in certain animals, and it's not that bad. The narrator is both informative, leading and yet unobtrusive during the spectacular panoramas and minutiae the camera exposes and lets speak for itself. Watch this, if you need some green and travel, you don't have to pay attention to every second, but you won't be sorry. Let it take you someplace else.
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9/10
like music
2 January 2005
Warning: Spoilers
the English patient is a bit slow, but when the film as a whole is taken into account, it's emotional pacing is wonderful. Either very carefully constructed or brilliantly edited, it hits in the right moments for those who have patience. Kind of like a symphony, where you have to sit through the contrasting slower background stuff to appreciate the good bits.

Binoche deserved her Oscar, if for nothing else, then her handling of fiennes' death scene.

it's a strange movie. the timing of the flashbacks seemed at first choppy and random, until the end of the movie, where it suddenly all falls into place and feels completely natural.

loved ralph fiennes, i have yet to be disappointed in any of his performances. kristen scott thomas underplays to perfection.

all in all....a wee bit overdone but for the most part subtle and very beautiful.
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