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Watched this movie twice already and Oh! What a wonderful cinema it is! Definitely a good turn in Chinese Cinema!

Obviously Tony Leung's acting was superb, and Wang Yi Bo did exceptionally well too. I think he did a really good job (especially the way he clench his jaw !) at protraying different emotions, and even though some scenes the acting was a bit awkward, the director also made a good job to "hide" it. Huang Lei and Zhou Xun were also great. The cinematography was also beautiful. Most of the scenes were really pretty and consisted of shades of yellow and blue, while some scenes were only composed of green. I also really liked that some scenes were like a mirror of each other, and the flash backs throughout the movie.

Upfront, I am astounded by the dichromatic visual aesthetics, the painstaking production design, and the drearily solemn atmosphere, which swiftly institutes a suspenseful mood. The lingering tension continues to build as seemingly irrelevant narratives, discourses, and incidents begin to unfold, intersect, and repeat, embroidering a convoluted story with the aid of purposefully fragmented editing. However, lacking both historical contextualization and relational clarification, the movie demands much heed, deduction, and prior knowledge from its audience to fully comprehend and rationalize the plot. And yet, if you do manage to wade through the mist, you will find the tale hither and thither illogical, or flawed, for instance the riveting hallway brawl moderately contradicts the final revelation. Speaking of which, the prolix denouement marginally punctures the perfectly constructed angst in the first act, limiting blankness of interpretation. Overall, sublime performances, stylistic presentation, and undoubtedly a film I recommend.

Hidden Blade is set in Shanghai in an era where it was all chaos Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, and it chronicles China's growth under the Communist Party's leadership Under the director Cheng er lens the movie is a visual treat every frame is soo beautiful so symmetrical and the use of light is brilliant with soft hues and dark and yellow The cast is so well chosen every actor fits the characters so well we have The Tony Leung here as the main character and no need to say how great he is then there is ever beautiful and very talented Zhou xun get role is small but impactful but who impressed me the most is new actor WangYibo he had the most complex character in the movie and he completed it amazingly It's a great cinematic experience I recommend it👏👏

Hidden Blade is a beautifully crafted Chinese movie that showcases exceptional film quality. The movie's puzzle-like timeline is both intriguing and satisfying, making it a standout feature though it can create a little difficulty in watching the movie at the beginning, so you need to concentrate, and you need to patiently hold the fragments in front, and build them while holding them. The unique style of Cheng Er makes me immerse myself in it, so watching the movie was an enjoyable experience.

The performances of the actors are also very good. The acting skills of Tony Leung and Zhou Xun are of course very good, they don't act, they live as their characters at the screen. Tony Leung eyes are very expressive, it was difficult to come to a conclusion whether he is a good guy or an evil one. Wang Yibo's performance is stunning and captivating, leaving the viewer wanting more, his acting potential is evident in this movie, and I am excited to see what he does next. I also enjoyed the action scene included by Cheng Er, it was raw, powerful, full of tension and painful to watch.

Overall, Hidden Blade is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates exceptional filmmaking and impressive acting.

Espionage is widely regarded as a game of cat and mouse, and nowhere was that more apparent than in China during World War II, where a clandestine network of spies fought against their Japanese occupiers through meticulously executed acts of deception and false loyalty. At the same time, there were also competing, carefully concealed factions within their ranks quietly battling one another, relying on the same kinds of tactics used against their mutual enemies, for who would control the country during the post-war era, pitting Chinese nationalists against the rising tide of Communism. That tangled web of moves and counter-moves is effectively brought to life in writer-director Er Cheng's fourth feature outing, a film that seamlessly combines works drawn from the historical drama, action-adventure, thriller and arthouse genres, quite an accomplishment for such widely diverse materials. The picture's fine period piece production values, excellent ensemble cast (especially protagonists Tony Leung and Yibo Wang), atmospheric cinematography and superb special effects blend well to tell an engaging, visually tantalizing tale that gets better and better the further one gets into the story. Admittedly, the filmmaker's less-than-veiled political symbolism, which obviously is meant to bolster Chinese propagandist sentiments, can be seen as somewhat over the top at times. Moreover, the director's assumptions regarding audience foreknowledge of mid-20th Century Chinese history can occasionally leave viewers somewhat baffled and frustrated (though one should bear in mind that this was made for a Chinese audience). What's more, the picture's out-of-sequence storytelling can be a little frustrating (especially in the first hour), though, thanks to the film's inspired editing, the narrative cleverly circles back to its origins as the movie goes on, making up for what some may see as a shortcoming. However, these considerations aside, "Hidden Blade" is a surprising little gem, one that, hopefully, won't get lost in a sea of lesser releases or pictures that capture undeserved praise.