Red Corner (1997)
Friday, December 18th, 2009 at
10:25 am
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Using a faulty thriller for his soapbox as an outspoken critic of China, a devout follower of the Dalai Lama, and an influential supporter of Tibetan freedom, Richard Gere resorts to the equivalent of propagandistic drama to deliver a heavy-handed message. In other words, Red Corner relies on a dubious strategy to promote political awareness, but director Jon Avnet appeals to the viewer’s outrage with such effective urgency that you’re likely to forget you’re being shamel (more…)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated Political/Courtroom Drama
For about a dozen years, it was hard to find too many films Richard Gere made which weren’t interesting and well-made. This was no exception.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing movie, extremely powerful
Bai Ling is simply astonishing, her character is an example I would want my daughter to live up to. She portrays a very strong, motivated, brave and courageous woman standing up…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cornered!
I’m sometimes taken aback when conservative commentators (like Laura Ingraham) pose rhetorical questions like: Why doesn’t Hollywood make as many anti-Communist films as it does…
5.0 out of 5 stars
You have to desire change from deep down in your mind
This is a poignant film about today’s world and how change can come to a country, any country. In this case we are dealing with China.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great action and drama
Yes..this can be touted as Richard gere tirade against China, ostensibly in support for Tibet cause, at least partially. Rather controversial !
3.0 out of 5 stars
Red Corner with Richard Gere
Richard Gere plays Jack Moore, who works For McAndrews telecommunications a company that is about to make a billion dollar deal with Hoffco communications in China…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Red Corner…
Whatever you do, don’t mess up in the People’s Republic of China. That’s the message I received from this film. Richard Gere and Bai Ling do an excellent job in this film.
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT MOVIE
This movie is a very well acted movie. Everyone should see it. Richard Gere and Bai Ling are perfect in this movie. This movie gives you an insight to the Chinese Legal system.
4.0 out of 5 stars
“Why Is The Bamboo Here” ~ Murder, Mystery And Romance Behind The Bamboo Curtain
`Red Corner’ released in ’97 is a surprisingly taunt, entertaining and subdued romantic murder mystery.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Gere needs to find a more constructive raison d’etre
The commercial was enough to raise my blood pressure and turn my stomach. I spent a year teaching English in Mainland China.