Pavilion of Women

Name: Pavilion of Women
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
Released: May 4, 2001
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Willem Dafoe

2001

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Universal Focus | Release Date: May 4, 2001 | R

Starring: Willem Dafoe

Summary: Based upon the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, this film, set in 1930's China, deals with the themes of spiritual freedom and finding true love. (Universal Focus)

Director: Ho Yim

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Romance, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 116 min

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Jami Bernard

Introduces American audiences to Luo Yan, a charismatic Chinese-born actress now living in Los Angeles. She single-handedly nurtured this project to fruition, serving as producer, co-writer and star. Read full review

Mike Clark

It saves its clunkiest scene for the finale. No fair telling, but the key words are "political," "propaganda," "outdoors" and "orphans." Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Andy Klein

Has an awkwardness that defeats whatever emotional involvement it tries to achieve. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Yim's film is kneecapped by its soundtrack twice over. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

The locations and production design are breathtakingly beautiful. But though cast largely with Chinese actors, it was shot in English, which no doubt made business sense but almost certainly accounts for many truly awful performances. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

It's loaded with -- scenery-chewing melodrama, cornball pidgin dialogue and syrupy music.

Mr. Showbiz Kevin Maynard

The backdrop of exotic pagodas and wartime woe isn't nearly potent enough to buoy the feeble drama that plays out in the foreground.

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AiS

Aug 15, 2006

That's a stunning film. I enjoyed so much. It really deserves better ratings. Luo Yan performs great, she is really talented actress and I hope to see more of her works in future. Luo Yan go on and don't give up!

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RitaF.

Apr 23, 2007

I just happened on this movie quite accidentally on HBO. After watching it I decided to check the reviews even though it was made 6 years ago. First and foremost I must agree with what other users said. I did not agree with many of the critiques that I read and it makes me want to ask this I just happened on this movie quite accidentally on HBO. After watching it I decided to check the reviews even though it was made 6 years ago. First and foremost I must agree with what other users said. I did not agree with many of the critiques that I read and it makes me want to ask this question, did the critics see the same movie I saw? Yes it was a bit melodramatic but mostly it was a good story about love, independendence and acceptance. The performances were believeable. I would agree with the critics in one thing only, it should have been done in Chinese with sub titles, other than that I would recommend its viewing.… Expand

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