An Empress and the Warriors

An Empress and the Warriors

Chinese, English Subtitles

2008, 99 minutes

4 Stars

For story, Rainy Day gives it 3 stars, for cinematography, battle scenes, and costumes, she gives it 5 stars. It's the old story of Daddy/King is killed by a treacherous cousin; daughter takes the throne with the help of a trusted friend and General. The battles are epic, and great fun to watch, she falls in love with someone else, a commoner, and, oh, well, it's a great way to wile away some time. Rainy Day does suggest a glass or two of your favorite libation with this one. 

There are several trailers out there, here is one.

Together With You

Together (Together with You)

Chinese, English subtitles

2002, 119 minutes

5 Stars

If you love violin music, this is the movie for you! If you loved King of Masks, this is the movie for you! If you love a good love story (not a romance), with laughs and tears and marvelous music, watch Together. The story is about a poor father from the countryside who has a young boy who is a prodigy on the violin, and how the father takes him to Beijing to enter him in a contest, and get him the very best instructor. The characters they meet, how everyone grows, the lessons of life that are learned combined with sumptuous scenery, wonderful costumes, all come together with a marvelous soundtrack and make for a movie of pure enjoyment with a perfect ending. (Spoiler Alert: keep a tissue or two handy;-)

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