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Mar 01, 2024PDBurt rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a story based on true events and is captivating, with drama and a love story. The dancing is absolutely the best!!! Sometimes that foreign dialogue is a bit daunting, but other wise a great show.
Oct 15, 2021jimg2000 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Have your fill watching films about underdogs making it big? This one is worth a watch because of the excellent performances by a contingent of dancers playing students and professionals. Bravo to all of them. Also, there is a love story…
Dec 31, 2020Mouziey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The struggles of a communist trained Danseur: ballet dancer gains the freedom of Democracy dancing by exposure to America; continues to contribute to US and China tides today, opens the eyes of viewers that the performances are not easy…
Nov 12, 2019
Our second time watching. What a joy to see a really good movie with wonderful dancing and music. Would love to read the biography, but library don’t seem to have it.
Apr 20, 2019BeanTrader rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely done in the most beautifull and exciting way so that one completely forgets one self and is living in the space and time of the story being told. I've rented the movie countless times, not just to watch the wonderful dance…
Feb 21, 2019cwyz rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The colonial mindset espoused by this movie was a challenge to stomach. While I'm glad the protagonist had a good life, he made many irresponsible decisions that the movie glosses over.
Dec 27, 2015profnot rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great true story. The ballet dance sequences are marvelous and beautifully filmed.
Apr 14, 2015
Was very pleasantly surprised by this movie. Kept me interested throughout, told an interesting story, took me to beautiful places and environments. Well done, intelligent movie.
Mar 11, 2015Courier2003 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent all the way. be sure and watch special feature. ~ ~ ~ ~
NewYorkViews
Feb 20, 2015NewYorkViews rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting film based on a true story with a great script, acting, and scenes.
Oct 17, 2014d2013 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A very touching and wonderful story!
theunknownpoet
Mar 26, 2014theunknownpoet rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this movie was so eye onpening and so insightful
Jan 25, 2014geomillar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a joy to watch this excellent movie based on the Li Cunxin Autobiography. Seamless meshing of the best in Chinese, Australian and American cinematography. Kudos to all and hearty thanks to EPL for making this gem available to…
Jan 02, 2014kljl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I am surprised at how moved I felt during parts of the movie. I enjoyed it.
Sep 24, 2013akirakato rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is a 2009 Australian biographical film based on a true story of ballet dancer Li Cunxin. It starts in the year of 1972, when the 11-year-old Chinese boy lives in a rural village commune in Shandong Province during the Mao's Cultural…
harrybrowne
Sep 09, 2013harrybrowne rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An outstanding film by the brilliant director Bruce Beresford. A true story; the screenplay, directing, dancing and acting are all first-rate. A compelling drama that is much more than about ballet. A must-see.
oneal_99
Aug 27, 2013oneal_99 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this wouldn't help explain the story when the movie was beginning to go on since. It the actors already were developed into their lives and had foundations in the plot for themselves but I was wrong. The movie was LONG enough to…
ModernGirl30s
Jan 14, 2013ModernGirl30s rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly gripping movie. Style is reminiscent of a movie from the 70s but it works. Definite tear jerker. Terrific film.
Dec 15, 2012mmageroy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this move. It was both a great story and a beautiful film. The movie is about a boy who through determination, courage, discipline, and sacrifice gain a better life for himself. I think it is made even better that it is…
Dec 06, 2012
A terrific true story of a boy taken from his family in Communist China and forced to learn ballet. Raised not to question but uphold the ideals of his country. Later he is torn between loyalty to his country, concern for the safety of his…
Oct 17, 2012richibi rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
a young dancer makes his way out of China on the strength of his extraordinary talent, then, after establishing an impressive American career, manages to make his way back in again, blood, sweat, tears, you'll probably need some Kleenex
Sep 30, 2012bokumusic rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
To use an oft-repeated word in this film, fantastic. Such a moving tale; and, it's a true one.
Eleusis
Sep 17, 2012Eleusis rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great movie... Base on a true story, it shows different cultural values, and the courage it takes to get the freedom you need to do what you love to. Inspiring...
Aug 31, 2012scrubble4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a terrific film. It helps us understand what it was like to be a peasant in China, much different than our farmers. It helps us appreciate the consistent importance of family no matter the culture. But most of all it is a film that…
Jul 17, 201221221018293347 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very interesting story of a young man from Communist China and his struggles to become a "dancer noblest"; and his subsequent defection to the USA. I had heard of Barysnikov other Russian ballet defectors, but not Li from China.