The Last Emperor (DVD)

An epic, multi-oscar winning film, The Last Emperor tells the dramatic true story of Puyi, crowned when still a toddler in 1908. His story follows closely the important events of China in a century of upheaval, from ancient monarchy to republic, dictatorship, Japanese invasion and communist state. Unlike many historical based films, The Last Emperor strives to historically correct. The first Western film to be shot in communist China, it has a reality that would have been hard to achieve otherwise. The Directors Cut, at over 3 hours long is the one to watch out for, as it adds deeper scope and enriches the film further, allowing you to get to know ...  Read the complete review

The story of the final Emperor of China from a biography by Aisin - Giori. My DVD came free with the Times, I watched before doing a little research and was later surprised at the significance of its content. Filming on location in China, Bertolucci and producer Jeremy Thomas were the first western film - makers to be allowed access to hitherto forbidden locations. The cast includes Peter O’Toole (Reginald Johnston) amongst others (see below).The film is deemed suitable for persons of 15 years or over by the censors, although in other countries this maybe lower. Genre : biography/drama/history. ***CINEMATIC ...  Read the complete review

The Last Emperor A TRUE STORY This story is one of the best that I have ever seen. We watch as the life of a three year old boy is about to change forever, when his country is thrown into turmoil. Watch as Pu Yi at the tender age of three becomes Emperor of China, the year is 1908. If that wasn't bad enough three years later China became a republic. Thus forcing the dynasty that he belonged to, Qing, were forced to abdicate in doing so they brought to an end a 3000 year reign. Understandably the only one not realising what is happening is the young emperor. Eventhough this has occured to most of his people he is still ...  Read the complete review