Discover
Movies
TV Shows
Lists
Themes
Login
Register
Contact
Terms
About
FAQ
Privacy policy

Reviews for Raise the Red Lantern

Trailer
Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
login
8.0 / 10 2h 5min

Drama

China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained. This competition gets out of hand.

show more

Write a reveiew, share your thoughts about the film Raise the Red Lantern 1991.

user6961t7p2vfq's Movie review
Vote
Review by user6961t7p2vfq

One of the best works by Zhang Yimou of great international success, an excellent visual and stylistic example of oriental cinema.

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
All Reaction moments
Vote
Review by MysticMoose

Stunning masterpiece! Subtle but so effective.

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user249fikyzkan

OMG: Scary like Hitchcock: a slow terror that creeps up.

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by MysticMallard

An awesomely emotive and touching performance

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user956lzfh79hq

One the Best Films of All Time - Not For Chinese History Illiterates

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user536w54seo2o

The film cemented Zhang Yimou's status as a leading figure in world cinema and reaffirmed the vibrancy of Chinese cinema.

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user3859loblmab

Beautiful to look at and engrossing plot

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user511qyi95oug

Let me be a concubine. Isn't that the fate of a woman?

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by ElectricEel

The Perfect Depiction of Competition and Deception

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user756zkvdwy3c

One of the greatest Chinese artistic films forever. Makes me sad ( A+ Movie) My Ratings 10/10

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
Vote
Review by user483lcyvij1x

Haunting, horrific . . . a monster movie in all but the genre

Copy Link Twitter Facebook Pinterest Facebook
...