About young British journalist, George Hogg, who with the assistance of a courageous Australian nurse, saves a group of orphaned children during the Japanese occupation of China in 1937.
It radiates intelligence. Of how many historical epics can that be said these days?
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
It is, however, such a spectacular-looking movie, as shot by cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding that it is, to use that old cliche, worth the price of admission.
– John Anderson,
Newsday,
18 Oct 2008
rotten:
Very pretty but very stiffly written, The Children of Huang Shi strives for epic canvases relaying an intimate story.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Oct 2008
rotten:
Though there are some powerful performances, notably those of Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-Fat, and some sweeping visuals, the movie feels melodramatic and overheated.
– Claudia Puig,
USA Today,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
If you can get past the Eurocentric focus, there are worse ways to pass the time than to see The Children of Huang Shi, if only because the glimpse into the time and place are captivating and the images are gorgeous.