After watching it, it is not difficult to understand that some say this movie is "Anti-Comm". And, In some sence there is a big difference from what our 'common understand' to Chairman Mao, such as his mind originally was to build a republic with mor... (read more) After watching it, it is not difficult to understand that some say this movie is "Anti-Comm". And, In some sence there is a big difference from what our 'common understand' to Chairman Mao, such as his mind originally was to build a republic with more than 1 political party. And the China at that time was totally eroded.... but not so good in nowadays. Just an other angle.

Unbelievably disappointing. Though having recruited so many famous actors/actress to play in the movie, the story plot is so weak and hardly one can tell how or why Mao became a good leader for the country. It's just bits and pieces everywhere givi... (read more) Unbelievably disappointing. Though having recruited so many famous actors/actress to play in the movie, the story plot is so weak and hardly one can tell how or why Mao became a good leader for the country. It's just bits and pieces everywhere giving the audience without any clue of what's going on at all.

Is it propaganda? Maybe, but to tell the truth, if it is propaganda it's really well-executed, playing to the powerful human drama that was the political struggle between Mao Zedong's communists and Jiang Jieshi's nationalists. Thankfully, they don... (read more) Is it propaganda? Maybe, but to tell the truth, if it is propaganda it's really well-executed, playing to the powerful human drama that was the political struggle between Mao Zedong's communists and Jiang Jieshi's nationalists. Thankfully, they don't make the mistake of so many other propaganda films in telling a black-and-white, good-versus-evil story of the communist triumph over the evil reactionary nationalists, but rather allow us access to each of the characters, allowing them all to play out. One has to feel some sympathy for Jiang Jieshi by the end, even if the film does ultimately make the case for the communist-led government!

I docked it one and a half points because it didn't seem like it had quite decided whether it wanted to be an historical drama, an action film, a documentary or a pure propaganda piece. It lasted two hours and didn't feel like it quite knew how to fill the time. Also, the cast was HUGE! If you haven't studied modern China at all, you WILL be lost in the vast sea of historical characters (some of whom only make cameos).

expected much worse, so quite surprised that it turned out ok. though this movie can be expanded into a 10 episode documentary

There are many stars, but there is not moving stories.
Many people fell alseep, actually.
The part of history was nice but when you think about the 20 years after that, it is not a sexy story any more.

after watching this movie I know why is our country called a republic and what is "political coordination". Its a good history lesson. If you have watched the Iwo Jima movies by Clint Eastwood, it would be nice if we can watch the same events from th... (read more) after watching this movie I know why is our country called a republic and what is "political coordination". Its a good history lesson. If you have watched the Iwo Jima movies by Clint Eastwood, it would be nice if we can watch the same events from the the other side of the view points !

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