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 enlarge | Director: Cassian Harrison
Actor: James Spader
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 5613
Format: Color, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: IMEBR3868
UPC: 014381386851
EAN: 0014381386851
ASIN: B000JRYP1O
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: January 30, 2007
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Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED!
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| Customer Reviews:
 Less history, more human interest November 25, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a well-photographed look into modern Chinese culture with a focus on human-interest-style narratives. It follows a gymnast, window-washer as (to lesser degrees) policewoman, master bow-maker, rice farmer and Kung-Fu instructor - and examines the diversity of their daily lives. While there is some exploration of the wealth of natural and man-made majesty of China (the great Wall, the Dragon's Back, the Forbidden City), this is not the focus of this film. If you are expecting a geographical tour, with a history lesson and insight into the enormous cultural diversity of this country, this is not the place. But it is an engaging exploration of modern lifestyle and ambition, giving the viewer a glimpse into the lives of diverse people, along with their motivations and aspirations. I would buy it again, but it leaves so much unanswered that additional titles are warranted.
 Disappointing August 23, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Having traveled to China 10 times in the past 8 years, I was eager to show family and friends some of the places I have been. I expected much more footage of the Great Wall. I spent 5 hours walking on the wall...China Revealed spent about 5 minutes covering the Great Wall. A large part of China Revealed was about a young Chinese athelete and her hopes of winning Gold for China in the 2008 Olympics and of a window-washer in Beijing and his travels home for Chinese New Year. Both were interesting segments, but not what you expect in a high definition disc. If I had had the opportunity to preview China Revealed before buying, I would not have purchased it.
 Very interesting. June 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Where to start. When I originally seen this I assumed it was an ordinary documentary covering history and culture. However, this wonderful series took a step in a different direction by getting more into the lives of current residents, and how current life ties into the history of the country. There are many comparisons of the original culture to currrent culture, including the parts of the country that are conforming, and the parts that choose to keep everything in its purest essence. Overall, you will enjoy learning of parts unknown in this very nicely captured and directed contemporary documentary.
Also to note - the quality of the video is very nice - I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Expected more . June 16, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Even though the approach is interesting, I expected to see more about historical and natural places. It focuses too much in the life of the persons they chose to be interviewed.
China up close and personal May 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As in all the countries so far in this series (Italy, China, Australia, Brazil) this is a dazzling look at the culture of a country in superb photography and intimate portraits of the people and lifestyles of the inhabitants. Wonderful education and entertaining viewing.
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