Epic in Every Sense of the Word

Rating: 9/10 (29 July 2019)

I really enjoyed this film. Compared to some epics today, this might be considered a touch slower, but it is still an incredibly well done film. The sheer scope of the world that Bertolucci shows us is immense and breathtaking, and the journey he takes us on is simply unforgettable. There might not be any major battles or sudden betrayals, but the dramatic and event-filled life of Pu Yi holds just as much entertainment and intrigue as some of the greatest epics ever made.