Genre: Drama
Director: Xiaogang Feng
Starring: Jingchu Zhang, Daoming Chen, Yi Lu, Chen Li
Duration: 135 min.
Rating: 7.5/10
Summary:
In 1976, a devastating earthquake occurred in Tangshan, China. It is believed that over 240,000 people perished in the disaster. Aftershock is the story of a family separated by the Great Tangshan Earthquake.
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Aftershock from Xiaogang Feng, is China's official submission to the 83rd Academy Awards. It is a big budget epic and the first foreign made IMAX film. I don't normally watch these types of films but this turned into a pleasant surprise. At first glance it appears to be a clone of the many Hollywood films filled with effects and no substance, but Aftershock delivers a very powerful and emotionally moving story. I would be surprised if this doesn't make the shortlist of official nominees in January.
Director: Xiaogang Feng
Starring: Jingchu Zhang, Daoming Chen, Yi Lu, Chen Li
Duration: 135 min.
Rating: 7.5/10
Summary:
In 1976, a devastating earthquake occurred in Tangshan, China. It is believed that over 240,000 people perished in the disaster. Aftershock is the story of a family separated by the Great Tangshan Earthquake.
IMDB
Amazon
Aftershock from Xiaogang Feng, is China's official submission to the 83rd Academy Awards. It is a big budget epic and the first foreign made IMAX film. I don't normally watch these types of films but this turned into a pleasant surprise. At first glance it appears to be a clone of the many Hollywood films filled with effects and no substance, but Aftershock delivers a very powerful and emotionally moving story. I would be surprised if this doesn't make the shortlist of official nominees in January.
6 comments:
A lot of drama reviews lately, waiting forward for some great comedies
I just posted a comedy film on Friday, and will be featuring a couple more very soon.
Really the first foreign made IMAX film?
Wow, looks intense. Can't wait to watch it!
Ooo this looks super. I'm a big fan of disaster movies, no matter how schlocky (cough, Cloverfield), and this looks pretty nifty :)
i feel obligated to see this now out of respect for the 240,000 people who lost their lives
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