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Review by LunaSea: "When the Map is Unrolled, the Dagger is Revealed. " This is a famous figure of speech in China, which fits Chen Kaige's latest epic drama perfectly both in story and meaning. It means that only at the end we see people's real intentions and their true nature. The film narrates the story of China's First Emperor, King Ying Zheng (who would later become Qin Shi Huang), who united the seven kingdoms in 221 B. C. to end the bloody era of The Warring States. The figure of Ying Zheng (Li Xuejian) assumes gigantic proportions in this near-Shakespearean tragedy. He's painted as a fair and just man at the beginning, but he eventually submits to his thirst for power and the dogma of his ancestral mandate. Thanks to an amazing performance by the great Li Xuejian ( Shanghai Triad, The Blue Kite), we witness a man who changes drastically. Thanks to pressure and paranoia, Ying Zheng betrays his initial intentions - which were to unite all of China peacefully and lead it to years of prosperity.
Simply put, this is one of the most beautifully shot films of all time. The battle sequences in The Emperor and the Assassin rival Ran and Kagemusha in scope and realism, even if they're not the focus of the film. Furthermore, Zhao Jiping's soundtrack and the superior acting (including a supporting performance by Chen Kaige as Lu Buwei) help make the film one of the most engrossing, captivating epic dramas of recent memory. What's surprising about the film is not its historical accuracy, but the fact that something that happened more than 2200 years ago could be so relevant today. The old saying that to predict the future you need to look back at the past seems to be what Chen Kaige was trying to communicate. The film seems to be more than an adaptation of a classic story; there's also the feeling that what's happening onscreen is meant to somehow mirror Modern China and its relations towards countries like Taiwan. Ying Zheng's mandate from his ancestors to unite all of the kingdoms reminds us of the hope of reunification that we see today.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2002 Verified Purchase When I saw this picture I definitly resolved that I have to go to China and at least live in this wonderfull country for about a year. The history of Emperor Chin, the unifier and founder of China is amazing. This way of doing politics (1200 D. C. ) is chocking. Cuando ví esta película definitivamente resolví que tengo que ir a China y al menos vivir en este maravilloso país por un año aprendiendo su historia. La historia del Emperador Chin, unificador y fundador de China es sorprendente. Esta manera de hacer política 1200 antes de Cristo resulta muy chocante. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016 Verified Purchase The best film to cover the personal life and terrifying legacy of the first emperor of China. The costumes, landscapes, and acting are spectacular. Fasten your seatbelt and feel lucky that this fore-runner of Sauron is not alive today. Top reviews from other countries 5. 0 out of 5 stars If you like epic films with sweeping scenery buy this Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2018 Verified Purchase This film oh my, some of the greatest film scenery that I have ever seen in film this film is on a par with Lawrence of Arabia, li Gong is excellent in this as lady Zhao in fact the whole cast give excellent performances in this film, based on the life of the king Qin, the first emperor of China there a lot of films about the king Qin but this is the best I've seen it remains one of the greatest Chinese films based on the life of the first emperor.
All listings for this product Auction & Buy It Now Auction Buy It Now Any Condition New Pre-owned item 3 The Emperor and the Assassin,, Good DVD, Benshan Zhao, Fengyi Zhang, Zhiwen Wang, 3 - The Emperor and the Assassin,, Good DVD, Benshan Zhao, Fengyi Zhang, Zhiwen Wang, Free shipping 4. 8 4. 8 out of 5 stars based on 6 product ratings 6 product ratings 5 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 1 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars Most relevant reviews Good Watch If you like listening to Chinese and reading subtitles this is the movie for you! A friend of mine turned me on to this extremely long (watched it in two parts) telling of China and the attempt to unite all the kingdoms. The cinematography is beautiful and the sets/costumes are really great. It reminded me alot of Hero without all the symbolic colors (I kept asking if this was the same emperor as was portrayed in Hero) and slow-mo flying.