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The Big Parade

1985, Movie, NR, 102 mins

The Big Parade: Review

Chinese director Chen Kaige's long-awaited second feature, following the critically acclaimed YELLOW EARTH, was a somewhat uneven effort, hampered by a cliched narrative that fails to live up to the brilliance of the imagery. Set in modern-day China, the film follows a single airborne unit as it undergoes a grueling training session in preparation for the prestigious parade in Beijing celebrating the 35th anniversary of the revolution. Led by a tough drill sergeant who is a ... read more leave a comment