Best two reviews:
1) The New York Times- A martial-arts movie landmark, as strong in its performances as it is spectacularly novel in its violence. (Rating: 100) Read Full Review >
2) The Playlist- This is a filmmaker in total command of every visual element — his compositions more compelling than ever, the production design almost verging on steampunk, and a special mention has to go to the extraordinary costumes — but it doesn’t feel stifling or precious either. (Rating: 91) Read Full Review >
Worst two reviews:
16) Washington Post- In the end, Shadow suffers from a kind of shallow narcissism. Yes, it’s beautiful. Sure, it’s hard to take your eyes off it, with all the slow-motion action, enhanced by an ever-present, photogenic drizzle. But in an ironic departure from the theme of the balance, it too often emphasizes style over substance. (Rating: 63) Read Full Review >
17) Rolling Stone- Shadow isn’t a bad epic so much as a banal one. (Rating: 60) Read Full Review >
1) The New York Times- A martial-arts movie landmark, as strong in its performances as it is spectacularly novel in its violence. (Rating: 100) Read Full Review >
2) The Playlist- This is a filmmaker in total command of every visual element — his compositions more compelling than ever, the production design almost verging on steampunk, and a special mention has to go to the extraordinary costumes — but it doesn’t feel stifling or precious either. (Rating: 91) Read Full Review >
Worst two reviews:
16) Washington Post- In the end, Shadow suffers from a kind of shallow narcissism. Yes, it’s beautiful. Sure, it’s hard to take your eyes off it, with all the slow-motion action, enhanced by an ever-present, photogenic drizzle. But in an ironic departure from the theme of the balance, it too often emphasizes style over substance. (Rating: 63) Read Full Review >
17) Rolling Stone- Shadow isn’t a bad epic so much as a banal one. (Rating: 60) Read Full Review >
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