Quick Info
- Year
- 2002
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Duration
- 99 min
- Language
- ZH
- Country
- HK
- Budget
- $31M
- Box Office
- $177M
External Ratings
IMDb7.5
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes75%
📺 Where to Watch
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Our Rating
7.6/10
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Overview
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.6
Acting
7.7
Direction
7.5
Cinematography
7.3
Music
7.1
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
