Tian xia wu shuang (2002)

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   Siskoid

   Had I done a little research before hand, I would have known to expect Jeff Lau's "nonsense comedy" from Chinese Odyssey 2002, especially since past movies using that brand were led by Stephen Chow. I actually resent the slapstick and broader gags here, because I firmly believe the film would have worked better without them. First, the cross-dressing misunderstandings work as situation and character humor, and some breaking-the-fourth-wall moments can be amusing (not so the anachronisms though). The twin romances are touching, transcending the silliness, thanks in no small part of the actors playing it (mostly) straight. Tony Leung and the irrepressibly cute Zhao Wei (from Red Cliff) are particularly good as one of the "commoner" brother-sister combo. And the movie has sumptuous Taiwanese-style photography - it's just gorgeous to look at. As far as classifying this under action films, nah man, it's pretty slim on that element (but I never minded). 2 years 7 months ago
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   Windill

   A rather funny comedy telling the story of a brother and sister who can't find love until both meet their imperial lover. 3 years 4 months ago
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   jlfitz

   Kanopy 2 years 11 months ago

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