Rating of
2.5/4
The Last Emperor review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/23/13
Started out well with slight humor when the Emperor was still a kid then somewhat fizzles towards the end. The plot revolves around the Puyi (John Lone), the last emperor of China. The direction was meticulous and detailed while the extras/wardrobe was extravagant. Locations were authentic and grandiose. The soundtrack/score brought life to the picture. On the downside, Peter O' Toole's talents were underutilized, the pacing somewhat dull and entertainment factor was low. It moves around and follows historical events that follows Puyi and various policies of governing bodies. It's one of those Best Picture movies that you want to see but is left down since you want more from it. More historical than an enjoyable picture, the execution and production was good. The Last Emperor can be appreciated by its visual artistry and sincere acting than the film as a whole.
