1911

[GeneChing]

Not to be confused with The Founding of a Party (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57922). ;)

Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing to Play Couple in New Film (http://www.chinesefilms.cn/1/2010/08/30/41s1466.htm)
2010-08-30 17:09:48

Jackie Chan and Li Bingbing will play a couple in the upcoming historical film "The 1911 Revolution" ("Xin Hai Ge Ming"), Sina.com.cn reports.

Chan will play revolutionary pioneer Huang Xing, while Li will play his wife, Xu Zonghan.

It will be the second time Chan and Li have worked together following "The Forbidden Kingdom" ("Gong Fu Zhi Wang") in 2008.

Chan is also directing the new film as well as co-producing it with Li.

Shooting is expected to finish by September 2011, in time for the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution the following month.

The film is expected to feature a stellar cast of up to 70 star actors, several of whom are already confirmed, including Winston Chao, Sun Chun and Jackie Chan's son, Jaycee Chan.


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[GeneChing]

Bummer for AotG3 (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53875). That strikes me as more appropriate for JC's #100.

Jackie Chan's 100th movie to mark China's centennial (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/jackie-chans-100th-movie-to-mark-chinas-centennial-2216757.html)
Relaxnews
Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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'1911' starring Jackie Chan is due out in October 2011.

The upcoming historic epic film 1911 will mark Jackie Chan's hundredth film project. Chan stars in the film and co-directed it with Red Cliff cinematographer Zhang Li.

The billing coincides with the centennial of the Wuchang Uprising, also the film's storyline, when Sun Yat-sen's forces overthrew the Qing Dynasty and founded of the Republic of China.

The film's distributor Well Go plans to mark the occasion with a simultaneous release in China and the US in October 2011. Its president Doris Pfardrescher told The Hollywood Reporter, "Jackie Chan is an icon and it's just thrilling for us to be able to bring this film to his North American fans on the same day and date as Asia's theatrical release."

Also known as Xinhai Revolution, the film also stars Zhao Wen Xuan, Li Bingbing, Joan Chen (The Last Emperor), Taiwanese actress Feng-Jiao Lin, and Jaycee Chan, son of Jackie Chan.

Chan has appeared in actions and comedies The Karate Kid, Rush Hour, and Shanghai Knights, and has lent his voice for the Kung Fu Panda films. In 1911 he will play a dramatic role, portraying a military officer in battle but without his signature acrobatic martial arts.

Originally, Chan's 100th film was expected to be Armor of God 3: Chinese Zodiac, but with Shaolin (2011) opening in Asia and Australia, Armor of God was pushed back to open in 2012. Shaolin stars Andy Lau and is directed by Benny Chang - it's a remake of the 1982 film Shaolin Temple with Jet Li.

[GeneChing]

Usually I post the original source first, but I was in a rush on last Friday. The original source is a little more informative.

Day-and-Date Release Planned in U.S., China for Jackie Chan's '1911' (Berlin) (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/day-date-release-planned-us-99721)
1:54 PM 2/15/2011 by Borys Kit

BERLIN -- Well Go USA has picked up the North American rights to Jackie Chan's latest film, the historical epic 1911.

And in what may be a first for an Asian movie, Well Go aims to give the movie a day-and-date release in the U.S. and China. The company is primarily known for its home entertainment releases of mostly Asian fare, but has been slowly moving into the theatrical sphere, most recently opening Ip Man 2 in January.

By having the day-and-date release, the company hopes to better tap into the Asian community market and capitalize on Chan's still-strong appeal.

Billed as Chan's 100th movie, 1911 tells of the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty.

Winston Chao plays Sun while Chan is a high-ranking officer in his army.

"We are honored to be a part of 1911 on many levels, not only because of its historical significance but also because it's Jackie's 100th film," Well Go president Doris Pfardrescher said. "Jackie Chan is an icon and it's just thrilling for us to be able to bring this film to his North American fans on the same day and date as Asia's theatrical release."

Chan co-directed the movie with Zhang Li and the movie is seen as Chan's latest effort to move into more dramatic spheres as he matures.

Jackie and JJ Prods. and the Shanghai Film Group produced the movie.

[GeneChing]

Follow the link for a whole mess of photos


Jackie Chan's 100th Film Gets Sept. 26 Release (http://english.cri.cn/6666/2011/03/16/1261s626511.htm)
2011-03-16 14:10:02 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Xie Tingting
Jackie Chan's 100th movie, "1911", an all-star tribute film to the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution, will open Sept. 26.

The film "1911" features a constellation of stars.

Jackie Chan's 100th movie, "1911", an all-star tribute film to the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution, will hit Chinese theaters September 26, Sohu.com reports.

The film, which Chan directed, produced and acts in, is an artistic chronicle of the monumental revolution, known in China as the Xinhai Revolution, that began in 1911 and eventually brought an end to China's last feudal dynasty.

Chan, who describes the film as a combination of history, action, war and romance, has brought together 70-plus celebrities for the cast. Among them are Li Bingbing, Winston Chao, Joan Chen, Ning Jing, Yu Shaoqun, as well as Chan's actor-singer son, Jaycee.

Distributor Well Go USA has purchased the film's North American rights, and aims to give it a day-and-date release in the United States, according to "The Hollywood Reporter".
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[SPJ]

huang xing lost fingers in a fight. his nickname was 8 fingers general.

he was the general or master mind of almost all of the uprising or military/revolution actions.

later he departed with Dr. Sun.

almost all the KMT cadres changed to support yuan shi kai, since he was in control of northern army and had support from japan and other western powers by agreeing to the unequal treaties and concessions in place.

Dr. Sun was so disappointed and started to ask all KMT members had to swear loyalty to him and party, so it is not so democratic anymore. this also started the idea of asking russia to support and founding KMT revolution army academy/huang pu jun xiao--

so general Huang resigned from KMT

so the movies is about the events giving birth to the republic in 1911

and so much complete bio for general huang, then

:cool:

[David Jamieson]

Digging that photo/artwork. Has a real cool feel to it.

[SPJ]

on a side note

general huang was a tall and stocky man.

JC is kind of short and stubby.

:D

[GeneChing]

1911 FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY WITH JACKIE CHAN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFBregWyWWE)

1911 A FIRST LOOK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E3J_xlgpTM)

[doug maverick]

1911 FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY WITH JACKIE CHAN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFBregWyWWE)

1911 A FIRST LOOK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E3J_xlgpTM)

saw them both courtesy of mr. chan himself via facebook. i want to see it now.

[GeneChing]

Good ol' facebook. Faster than the newsfeeds sometimes...

Y'all have friended/liked us, right? (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kung-Fu-Tai-Chi-Magazine/135964689362)

[doug maverick]

Good ol' facebook. Faster than the newsfeeds sometimes...

Y'all have friended/liked us, right? (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kung-Fu-Tai-Chi-Magazine/135964689362)

hahaha...sorry gene. and yes ofcourse ive friended and liked kfm.

[GeneChing]

11/5公開　映画『１９１１』特報映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdX3FGdEshA)

[GeneChing]

...only in Asia, of course.

Li Bingbing joins Jackie Chan for his 100th film role (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2011-09/14/content_13688278.htm)
Updated: 2011-09-14 17:18
(China Daily)

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Li Bingbing joins Jackie Chan for his 100th film role

Mainland actress Li Bingbing plays opposite Jackie Chan as his wife in 1911, a war epic on the revolution that year that ended the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the last imperial kingdom of China.

Li, star of Wayne Wang's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, plays Li Zonghan, wife of Huang Xing, a legendary general of the revolution.

Li emphasizes that her role is not that of just a pretty face, but also a respected revolutionary.

It is Chan's 100th film and will be released on Sept 23.

[GeneChing]

1911 - Movie Trailer [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCGLwk3dM3U)

[SPJ]

Xin Hai 100

we used to use tian gan and di zhi or heavenly sticks and earth branches

12 x 5 = 60

60 years a cycle or yi jia zhi.

xin from tian gan

hai from di zhi

1911 was xin hai nian or year of xin hai.

--

etc etc

:)

[GeneChing]

I hope this film does well for him. I like his serious stuff. I enjoyed Shinjuku Incident (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51787).

A new Jackie Chan in 1911 (http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20110928-301891.html)
China Daily/Asia News Network
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011

Jackie Chan's latest film marks a milestone - in the actor's life, as well as in China's history. Not only is it the Hong Kong-born actor's 100th film (in which he steps firmly away from the goofy action-comedy he is famous for), but it also marks the 100th anniversary of the revolution that overthrew the last Chinese imperial dynasty.

Chan, 57, boned up on his history in order to make this movie. Set against the backdrop of a corrupt Qing Dynasty and foreign aggression, the film 1911 depicts revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen and commander Huang Xing leading the Xinhai Revolution, which ended the system of feudal rule that had existed for hundreds of years in China.

Chan turned to historical material to better understand his role as the legendary General Huang.

"I hope that after seeing the film, audiences will forget Jackie Chan and remember Huang Xing, and what he and his fellow revolutionaries did for the country," he said in an interview.

To produce the movie, Chan, who is also the film's co-director, teamed up with Chinese film-maker Zhang Li, who is known for his insight into grand historical subjects.

On the day shooting was wrapped up, Chan added a three-minute fight scene in which he battles a group of assassins. The scene sees him eschewing his signature style of comedy, and is shot in a down-to-earth style.

The actor - who has starred in Eastern productions such as Drunken Master, as well as Hollywood films like Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon - is savvy enough to know that though Huang was not a martial artist, the scene may help the film's distribution overseas.

Taiwanese actor Winston Chao, who has played Sun Yat-sen four times in TV dramas and films, once again portrays the statesman, for whom he has developed a certain understanding.

"A key word of Sun's doctrine is 'fraternity'," Chao said. "He loves his people and hopes to improve their lives."

The film also depicts the romance between Huang and his wife, revolutionary Xu Zonghan, played by Chinese actress Li Bingbing, star of Snow Flower And The Secret Fan. The film premiered in China last Friday.

According to statistics from gewara.com, the largest online movie-ticket sales platform in the Yangtze Delta in China, 1911 was the second-most popular movie on that day.

More than 1,300 tickets were sold on the website last Friday - easily beating Hollywood's Captain America and Sanctum.

1911 opens in Singapore tomorrow.

[GeneChing]

Now that's serious. LOL @ the half bottle of red wine.

Jackie Chan's career first sex scene? (http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/jackie-chans-career-first-sex-scene-080900943.html)
Yahoo! NewsroomBy Rheus Wai Soh See | Yahoo! Newsroom – Thu, Sep 22, 2011 4:09 PM SGT
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22 Sep – International martial arts icon and movie star Jackie Chan has shot his first bedroom scene, according to Sina sources.

The "lucky" girl is Mainland actress Li Bing Bing and it is for the upcoming historical drama "1911", an epic film being marketed as Jackie Chan's career century – it is his 100th movie.

To calm her nerves, Bing Bing was said to have downed half a bottle of red wine and some strong liquor, before taking off her clothes for the sexy scenes.

Jackie apparently joined her for the drink before they did their parts on the bed and is reported to have praised her professionalism and dedication.

However, the bedroom scene has been cut according to May Daily, in its report that it was obviously "too hot to handle".

The big-budget Chinese blockbuster will premiere this week in most territories worldwide.

[GeneChing]

So this is actually going to open in America this Friday - a limited release, but still...it will be such a delight to see this on the big screen when it opens, in contrast to some sketchy DVD download - y'all know what I'm talking about...;)

Sure, it's probably not opening near you. It's opening near me however - Six theaters in striking distance - One is even my neighborhood theater where I see most of my movies! :cool:


October 7th (http://www.1911movie.com/theaters.php)
ATLANTA, GA - Regal Hollywood 24
BERKELEY, CA - Landmark Shattuck Cinema
BOSTON, MA - Regal Fenway 13
DALLAS, TX - Cinemark Legacy (Plano)
DALLAS, TX - Cinemark Webb Chapel
DENVER, CO - Denver FilmCenter/Colfax
EAST BAY, CA - UA Emery Bay Stadium 10
HONOLULU, HI - Consolidated Pearlridge 16
HONOLULU, HI - Kahala 8
HONOLULU, HI - Ward
HOUSTON, TX - Cinemark Memorial City
LOS ANGELES, CA - Chinese 6 Theaters
ALHAMBRA, CA - Edwards Alhambra Renaissance 14
MONROVIA, CA - Krikorian Monrovia 12
NEW YORK, NY - Regal E-Walk Stadium 13
PORTLAND, OR - Hollywood Theatre
SACRAMENTO, CA - UA Laguna Village 12
SAN DIEGO, CA - Reading Gaslamp Stadium 15
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - 4-Star Theater
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Landmark Opera Plaza
SAN JOSE, CA - Camera 12 Theaters
SAN JOSE, CA - Century 24
SEATTLE, WA - Regal Meridian 16
TORONTO, ON, CANADA - TIFF Bell Lightbox
TUKWILA, WA - Regal Parkway Plaza 12
UNION CITY, CA - Century 25 Union Landing and XD
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA - Cineplex Odeon SilverCity Riverport
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA - Famous Players Station Square

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw3xyV96SOA

a related movie.

:)

[GeneChing]

There's a vid if you follow the link (it's subtitled in case you can't get through his accent :rolleyes: )

September 30, 2011, 9:45 AM HKT
A Revolutionary Role for Jackie Chan
(http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2011/09/30/a-revolutionary-role-for-jackie-chan/?mod=google_news_blog)
By Dean Napolitano

In a Movie That Marks a Career Milestone, Action Star Plays an Entirely Different Kind of Hero

For his 100th film, Jackie Chan (成龍) can add a new title to his résumé: revolutionary hero.

His latest film is “1911” (辛亥革命), a sprawling epic about China’s Xinhai Revolution, which led to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty. Mr. Chan stars as Huang Xing (黃興), a true-life military figure who worked alongside Sun Yat-sen (孫中山)—China’s first president—in establishing the Chinese republic. The film also stars Winston Chao (趙文瑄), Li Bingbing (李冰冰) and Joan Chen (陳冲).

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Media Asia
Jackie Chan stars as Huang Xing, a true-life figure of the Xinhai Revolution.

The movie reaches a pair of auspicious milestones: It comes on the centennial of the October 1911 Wuchang Uprising, which sparked the revolution. It also marks the 57-year-old Mr. Chan’s 100th movie in a career that’s spanned a half century, including his early Hong Kong action comedies like “Drunken Master” (醉拳) and the hit “Rush Hour” series in Hollywood.

Mr. Chan says that he was drawn to “1911” after the producers approached him to play the role of Huang Xing.

“They explained the whole story,” he says in an interview, detailing the war, the human drama and the historical aspects of the revolution. He was struck by the stories of the revolutionaries, giving their lives in order to advance their cause.

“Then I said ‘wow!’”

The development of modern China, says Mr. Chan, is “because of these people. They died for something. They did not die for nothing.”

He pushed aside work on another movie to hop on board, and it quickly became a passion project. “I’m so proud I’m involved in this movie, because I really learned something,” he says.

Nowadays many Chinese people—both in China and around the world—aren’t familiar with the events of 1911 that changed the course of the country’s history, he says. “Not even my children—even myself—there are a lot of things I don’t really know,” he says. “But now, I realize how very important” the events of 1911 were—they “changed the whole of China.”

Mr. Chan says the trappings of modern materialism have pushed aside interest in history. Children today just know “what kind of telephone they are going to buy, what kind of clothes, what kind of car, what kind of food,” he says. “No. Don’t forget what [the revolutionaries] did for us. … Don’t forget history.”

The film marks another personal turning point in Mr. Chan’s career. In recent years, he has been stretching his talents beyond the action-adventure comedies that made him famous to take on more dramatic roles. Gone are the days of his trademark death-defying stunts, such as his mid-air leap onto a floating hot air balloon in 1986’s “Armour of God” (龍兄虎弟). But he still maintains a busy career, releasing a few films a year and alternating regularly between Asia and Hollywood.

In 2009’s “Shinjuku Incident” (新宿事件) he played an illegal Chinese immigrant in Japan who gets caught up in Tokyo’s organized-crime gangs. It was a dark film without any of the traditional Chan stunt set pieces.

Last year, he appeared in the Hollywood remake of “The Karate Kid,” winning strong reviews for his role as a handyman who mentors a young American boy in kung fu. The film was a huge hit, and Mr. Chan will soon begin work on a sequel.

But he hasn’t completely abandoned action comedy, having also starred last year in “The Spy Next Door” as a secret agent living in suburban U.S.

[GeneChing]

Weak because the reviewer doesn't really review the flick. A best of? Talk about phoning it in... but still, always good to read about Jackie in the morning paper.


'1911': Jackie Chan's 100th film (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/06/NSMJ1LB3L7.DTL)
G. Allen Johnson, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Well Go USA Entertainment / Variance Films

Jackie Chan is Chinese revolutionary leader Huang Xing and Li Bing Bing is his wife, Xu Zonghan, in "1911," Chan's 100th film.
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A bit of cinema history comes to San Francisco on Friday with the release of Jackie Chan's 100th film - just two weeks after it premiered in China. Fans might be disappointed there is only one martial arts scene in "1911," but we're lucky to get that: After all, the man is 57, and the film is a sweeping, big-budget epic of the Chinese Revolution. The action is on the battlefield or around politicians' negotiating tables.

Chan's reputation is secure as one of the great action stars of all time, and no one would begrudge him if he simply retired. But the movies are too embedded in his DNA - he's been at it now for a half century, since his child-star days. He'll never quit.

In the past year, Chan seems to have entered another stage of his career, becoming an accomplished, well-rounded actor. He was Jaden Smith's teacher in last year's remake of "The Karate Kid" and added charisma and support in the Chinese "Shaolin," which played in the Bay Area last month.

In "1911," which he co-directed, he's deadly serious - and quite good - as Huang Xing, a revolutionary leader known as The Eight-Fingered General (in the opening scenes, you'll see why).

I'm glad he's evolving, and may he make a hundred more movies, but allow me to take a trip down memory lane with my picks of the five best Jackie Chan movies:

"Drunken Master" (1978): For years after Bruce Lee's death, producers were looking for a replacement. Many tried, none succeeded, and that includes Chan. But Chan finally decided to stop trying to be the next Bruce Lee and instead focused on being the first Jackie Chan. "Drunken Master" allowed him to display his personality as a physically talented comedian.

"Project A" (1983) / "Project A, Part 2" (1987): Chan is heavily influenced by Buster Keaton, and this film plus its sequel, set at the turn of the 20th century, have the feel of stunt-driven silent comedies - he even re-creates one of Keaton's biggest stunts, the collapsing house, at the end of "Part 2."

"Police Story" (1985): Imagine a comedic "Dirty Harry," with spectacular death-defying stunts that just keep getting bigger over each movie in the series. (There are three of them, including the great "Supercop" with Michelle Yeoh matching Chan stunt for stunt.) The original is best and is one of the films that ushered in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema.

"Armour of God 2: Operation Condor" (1991): This globe-trotting "Indiana Jones" clone is pure entertainment with great stunts, action and one of his best set pieces (a fight in a wind tunnel) at the climax. Can't go wrong here.

Starts Fri. 4 Star, 2200 Clement St., S.F. (415) 666-3488. www.lntsf.com

[enoajnin]

If you 'like' Jackie Chan on Facebook, he released a special vid just for those fans. I don't know how special it is, because I haven't seen a lot of trailers for this film.

[GeneChing]

Read Chollywood Rising: Fant-ASIA versus Party-Line History (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=1003) from our new issue: the Nov/Dec 2011 (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=999)

[GeneChing]

The U.S. Box will be minimal as it is a limited release. It's the Asian Box I'm after and I still have yet to find a good resource for that.

‘1911’ has a fighting chance (http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/reviews/view/2011_10071911_has_a_fighting_chance)
James Verniere By James Verniere
Friday, October 7, 2011 - Updated 4 days ago

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“1911” Not rated. In English and Mandarn with subtitles. At Regal Fenway Stadium.: B+

A big, sprawling epic about the birth of modern-day China, “1911” is a cen-ten-ary tribute to the men and women of the Revolutionary Alliance who put their lives on the line to topple the corrupt Qing Dynasty and end Chinese feudalism.

The film, co-directed by cinematographer Zhang Li (“Red Cliff”) and the great Jackie Chan (it’s also supposed to be Chan’s 100th film), revolves around three characters.

They are Sun Yat-Sen (Winston Chao, who has played Sun Yat-Sen before, most notably in the 1997 film “The Soong Sisters”), who spends many years abroad raising money and awareness to support the revolution, often from nations such as Britain and Germany that have benefited from Chinese corruption and even colonized it; Huang Xing (Chan), a soldier who has learned the art of modern warfare in Japan; and Xu Zonghan (Bingbing Li of “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”), a nurse who marries Xing and risks her life on the battlefield beside her great love.

It’s a bit like “Pearl Harbor” and at other times “Doctor Zhivago,” and Chan especially proves yet again that he has the dramatic chops to go along with his martial arts skills, which he only shows off in one scene here. While many scenes are clumsily preachy and expository, the fight scenes are terrific.

“1911” is politically correct, revisionist Chinese history to be sure. But we are reminded that the greedy Qing Dynasty gave Hong Kong to England and Taiwan to the Japanese, and the film is a fascinating companion piece to Bernardo Bertolucci’s Academy Award-winning “The Last Emperor” (1987), which covers some of the same ground.

When either the Dowager Empress (a half-crazed Joan Chen) or her grandson, fated to be the “last em-peror,” weep, as they do when they hear of the fate of Louis XVI of France, all the courtiers must hit the decks until the “divine” deluges pass.

The fighting begins with the Second Guangzhou Uprising in which student revolutionary fighters led by Huang Xing, battle Qing guards and try to take the residence of the local viceroy.

The battle ends in catastrophic defeat, and most of the fighters are captured and later executed. But the revolutionary fuse is lit. As you might expect, the photography is spectacular, the fight scenes elaborately staged, and it is hard to believe that this film was made for only $30 million.

(“1911” contains graphic war violence.)

[enoajnin]

I use this one from time to time.

Box Office Mojo International (http://boxofficemojo.com/intl/)

[GeneChing]

I used it just this morning. (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1136800#post1136800) Unfortunately, it's about as good as IMDB when it comes to Chinese films.

[SPJ]

just bought the dvd and watched it.

good.

dynamic between yuan si kai and Dr. Sun is very close to facts.

over all very jampacked but good movies.

http://twitter.com/#!/ShyhwenPeterJaw/status/125677055424724992/photo/1

http://twitter.com/#!/ShyhwenPeterJaw/status/125680418698694656/photo/1

:cool:

[Jimbo]

I saw it in the theater yesterday. A very well-acted movie, esp. by the actor who played Sun Yat-sen. It's very well-made.

I have one question, though. There's a white American character (or a historical figure???) who was named Homer Lea, a friend of Dr. Sun's. Was the character supposed to be slightly impaired, or did they hire a non-actor to play the role? Because his acting level seemed way out of place, considering the quality of the movie.

Although a good movie and interesting historically, it's not the type of film I would care to watch twice.

[SPJ]

there are many more detail tales surrounding the events dipicted in the movies.

the movie director tried to tell the events on a personal level/touch.

the movie started with qiu jin, the first woman/mother of 2 to believe the cause and took action. She died/sacrificed for the cause for new China for many more childrens and daugthers (correct).

on the other hand, the qing foreign representive and his daughter knew that china will change. to show their loyalty to old china and qing, they comitted suicide (correct). They wanted to be no part of new china.

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Li yuan hong was a timid quy. He was pushed to be the leader of new army that rose up (correct)

Yuan Si kai fired on one city then stopped. He was thinking about power and money for his bei yang jun. (correct)

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it is very well depicted movies about all the characters involved on a personal level..

what they were thinking or persuing--- right or wrong

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in that sense, this is a very good movie more close to truth or facts.

imagine that if you were in their positions, what would you do?

lots to think about. selfish and unselfish causes etc etc

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kind of rush for many and many stories

but glancing them over with human faces/hearts.

A+.

:)

[SPJ]

Holmer wanted to follow Dr. Sun around.

He wanted to be part of the cause and witness history firsthand.

and he did

he witnessed the election of the first (temp) president of China, Republic (south)

the north was still under Yuan and his bei yang jun.

Dr. Sun was in a hurry to lay foundation for republic and have laws in place.

so China may not revert back to monarchy again. (correct)

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:)

[GeneChing]

It's the 1911 Revolution, trench warfare - single-action carbines, Gatling guns, and lots of grenades, all tied together and blown up in suicide runs. This year was the 100th anniversary of the revolution, which is commemorated on 10/10, and this film tells you why. It's also Jackie's 100th flick, although different sources will give you different numbers for his filmography because Hong Kong film history is just sketchy that way.

It's a huge film, clocking in at 2 hr 5 mn, sumptuous sets and costumes, big battle scenes with hundreds of extras and lots of explosions. It also has dozens of characters, most based on history, so there's a little special sidetitles that shows up when they first appear on screen. This is confusing because there's also usually a subtitled dialogue line at the same time. Plus there's special subtitles to mark certain historic points in the film. I don't think there were ever 3 sub/sidetitles at the same time, but there were several times there were two and no possible way to read them both because they would be in different areas of the screen. What's more, most of the historic characters would be lost on most Americans. I've read up on this time in China's history, and I was lost at points. This film is a big history lesson, and even with the extensive battle scenes, it's not that engaging a history lesson because too much is stuffed into the film. It would have been a far better film if it was cut down to just Jackie's scenes.

One more thing on the subtitles, there are several scenes in English as Sun tries to drum up international support. Those are all subtitled too and you need that, because Winston Chao's accent is so thick (and it's clear he doesn't know what he's saying). The foreign powers are pathetically stereotypical.

That being said, it was a delight for me personally to see a new Jackie flick w/subs on the big screen. I just wouldn't recommend it to anyone but serious Jackie fans or sinophiles. You really got to know your history to make sense of the plot. I'm sure it plays better in Asia, where this episode in history is commonly known.

Joan Chen was too hot and too weepy for the Empress Dowager. Jackie was good and displays decent dramatic chops - he's covered in blood and mud most of the time. He has one short kung fu fight, which is a bit jarring because it really doesn't fit with the rest of the film, but does give a much needed bump in a rather laborious history lesson.

No sword fights, but some bayonet work, some cane beatings, lots of shooting and plenty of grenades.