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For a movie 2 hrs and 40 mins long, 2-3 minor mistakes is nothing. But well spotted.
Let's call it 2.5 mistakes, or maybe just 2 (bed chamber issue doesn't count for much). Bertolucci did a damn good job. Your critique is interesting and respectful. Can you imagine what Mel Gibson would have done with Puyi's story?!
We will never forget you Mr Johnson!!!
I’m surprised you didn’t include the sixty year old cricket living in the throne.
The movie doesn’t explain some key events in his life due to running time. He was actually in jail in Siberia after the Soviet Union captured him.
As with movies, the actor (in this case Peter O'Tool) looked a lot more handsome than the actual historical character. But then, that's how it goes...
Though the part about the end scene, isn't that basically supposedly to be mostly symbolic and metaphorical.
This whole movie is Not good if you learn chinese history
Great video. This proves that The Last Emperor is the greatest movie of all time because (i) there are only THREE mistakes, and (ii) they are all bull$hit claims. Fuoogin idiots.
Informative and well-made, as always! Keep up the good work👍
Interestind as always but you have a audio sync problem