Legend of the Mountain (1979)
Eureka Entertainment | Release Date: February 2, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
67
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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100
Slant MagazineGreg CwikJan 28, 2018
Every pan and snap zoom and dissolve is exact, every whorl of smoke and wind-thrown swath of leaves pulled from a dream and placed methodically before our eyes. Read full review
80
Village VoiceSimon AbramsFeb 1, 2018
Legends of the Mountain’s narrative fuse may be long, but Hu knows exactly when to light it and when to snuff it out. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeFeb 3, 2018
Beautiful settings and eccentric effects work enliven a tale that's more than meets the eye. Read full review
50
The New York TimesManohla DargisFeb 1, 2018
All these attractions are a necessary balm given that Ho turns out to be a deeply uninvolving character (Mr. Shih mostly smiles, grimaces or looks amazed), a wan placeholder for a character in a narratively thin film that runs over three very leisurely hours. Read full review
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