I've read the original book and most of Chang's work during my youth. My family has a strong link to the background era and places. I must say that Ang Lee has done a great job in creating that world.
It is quite something to see it on the screen as opposed to reading it on pages. If an audience thinks that once you know the ending/ story, you don't have to see the film. This is probably not the movie for that particular audience. (That being said, I bet everyone knows the ending of WWII when they goes to Saving Private Ryan,?)
Thank you very much for this review.
I've read the original book and most of Chang's work during my youth. My family has a strong link to the background era and places. I must say that Ang Lee has done a great job in creating that world.
It is quite something to see it on the screen as opposed to reading it on pages. If an audience thinks that once you know the ending/ story, you don't have to see the film. This is probably not the movie for that particular audience. (That being said, I bet everyone knows the ending of WWII when they goes to Saving Private Ryan,?)