Authentic, concise and compelling
I am relatively new to Chinese drama and completely new to Chinese film industry, so maybe that's the reason why I am surprised by the relatively low score of this movie.
The story is authentic and interesting, with emotionally compelling characters convincingly portrayed by a strong cast. It is executed neatly, effectively and concisely.
There are only two somewhat weaker points I can think of. First, the self-congratulatory moral of the story; but this is typical for most dramas centered around the justice system everywhere in the world. Second, I would have liked to know more about what happens with the protagonists later on; but as the story is inspired by real facts, it was obviously impossible for the film-makers to improvise much further.
Overall, a good way to spend an evening, both educational and enjoyable.
The story is authentic and interesting, with emotionally compelling characters convincingly portrayed by a strong cast. It is executed neatly, effectively and concisely.
There are only two somewhat weaker points I can think of. First, the self-congratulatory moral of the story; but this is typical for most dramas centered around the justice system everywhere in the world. Second, I would have liked to know more about what happens with the protagonists later on; but as the story is inspired by real facts, it was obviously impossible for the film-makers to improvise much further.
Overall, a good way to spend an evening, both educational and enjoyable.
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