The Assassin
Action • NR • 2015 • 1 hr 45 min
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This is a very slow movie but it's an art and so beautiful.
I can't say I have the patience for Hou's pace, but the film still has impact
I watched this when it hit screens and couldn’t get over how beautiful the colours were, reminded me of a modern Kurosawa
much more of a contemplative art film than an action film - think Crouching Tiger w/ a lot fewer fight scenes & even more beautiful visuals
Like a painting in motion, this film is lovely to watch. The story is there, but something just doesn't click.
Slower and less fight scenes than I expected
Incredibly slow, rather confusing, but beautiful cinematography.
So very boring but good cinema photography
Very slow and thoughtful. Never seen a wuxia film like this before.
Beautifully shot, but a snooze fest for a story. Unlike any other action movie.
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