Production values and overall craftsmanship makes up for slow burning story

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2015)

Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Last Emperor" (1987) extended version which runs for 3 h 34 min is a truly great bold cinema. It's an epic biopic in every meaning of this word, and yet is not a traditional epic because there isn't very much action in this movie, and person described in this movie wasn't the one who could look really great in epic picture.
This is a slow movie, and it's running time 3 h 34 min can be unforgiven for those who want to see this movie - take your time to watch this picture, because you may not view it in one time.
Production values of "The Last Emperor" are magnificent. Famously shoot at locations it features one of the very best production of epic movies i have ever saw. The costumes, music, cinematography, direction - it's all was Oscar worthy - no wonder this movie took 9 Oscars - it's a fabulous creation.
Overall, i won't lie - "The Last Emperor" is a true movie art and not an entertainment for mainstream audiences. It's a very long picture, and 3 h 34 min doesn't fly fast - this movie takes it's time to show us this story and pacing of this movie is not rushed, for some it might be unbearable to watch this till the end in one viewing. Nevertheless, this is a great movie.