Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) movie poster

Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)

滿城盡帶黃金甲
"Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City."
ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 68% (RT: 65%, MC: 70) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionDramaFantasy

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Runtime
1h 54m
Country
China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Language
Chinese
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (801 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat as Emperor Ping
Gong Li as Empress Phoenix
Jay Chou as Prince Zhai
Liu Ye as Crown Prince Wan
Qin Junjie as Prince Yu
Li Man as Jiang Chan
Ni Dahong as Imperial Physician Jiang
Chen Jin as Imperial Physician's Wife
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 801 votes. Critics gave it 68%.
Overview
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Curse of the Golden Flower was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Chow Yun-Fat spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Curse of the Golden Flower is a 2006 action, drama, fantasy film directed by Zhang Yimou. During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest.

Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself. The film has been rated by 801 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Curse of the Golden Flower delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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