REVIEW: Full River Red (2023)
China's biggest movie of 2023 is now available for everyone to watch without going to the cinema!
When Chinese New Year 2023’s movie release schedule was announced, everyone - including me - thought the clear box office winner would be the massive sci-fi blockbuster sequel The Wandering Earth 2.
But it didn’t take long for positive word of mouth to get around for this film, and in a surprise to everyone, this Zhang Yimou’s epic smashed everything!
With a stellar cast, beautiful production values and that typical Yimou polishing touch that he always adds to his film, this is one hell of a movie.
Watch my full review below:
Plot
Set during the Song Dynasty – particularly around 1100 AD – this is a fictional re-telling of an investigation of a murder that occurs at the residence of the Prime Minister Qin Hui of a delegate from the Jin clan.
A lowly guard is given free reign, but only 2 hours, to solve the mystery alongside another more senior soldier. During their investigation they uncover a complex tale of secrets and conspiracies, leading to a grand finale that involves the reciting of the famous Chinese poem – Full River Red
Check out some trailers of this movie below:
Genre Comedy Thriller Mystery
Director Zhang Yimou
Starring Shen Teng, Jackson Yee, Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin
Original Title 满江红
Country of Origin China
Release Date January 22 2023