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In the late 80s, a new film star, Jia Hongsheng, emerged in China. Labeled 'the thug idol,' he gained fame playing gangsters and heroes in a series of Chinese B-movies. Jia went on to star in a stage version of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" directed by Zhang Yang and soon became the actor of choice for Chinese sixth generation filmmakers such as Wang Xiaoshuai and Lou Ye. He had his first experience with... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 58 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 9, 2002 LA/NY |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for drug content. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$17,717 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"It is a brave experiment...but it buys into the whole false notion that artists are somehow too brilliant to be sober..." more...
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B- |
Chicago Tribune, Patrick Z. McGavin
"Daring and beautifully made..." more...
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A- |
E! Online,
"...an unflinching and moving portrayal of addiction and family." more...
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B |
Film Journal International, Daniel Eagan
"The downward spiral of drug addiction isn't always pleasant to watch, but the film still reaches some painful truths." more...
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B |
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