The Forbidden City

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John S @RT56707526 Jun 21, 2026 There are very few movies I would give a "chefs kiss" to. This is one I would. It is a mix of action, drama with just enough comedy and romance to say this is a complete movie. I found it on the Hi-yah app which is 4 dollars a month. It's worth getting the app just to watch this movie!!! See more Dario S @RT50418415 May 31, 2026 Ritmo incalzante, bella colonna sonora, ottimo cast, coinvolgente... Un film decisamente fatto bene See more Jordan E @JordanElgrably Mar 21, 2026 This is a supremely well-written and performed film story, in which it is easy to identify with the protagonist and her love for her sister, in the context of China in a time when it was forbidden to have more than one child. And yet almost the entire story unfolds in Rome, where she does not speak the language, and her primary interlocutor, throughout the movie, does not understand Chinese. This was far more emotionally gripping and powerful by half than almost every other action movie I've seen in the past decade. I look forward to watching it again. See more Ionut H @RT56555719 Mar 21, 2026 An italian movie, with a typically Italian expressiveness, featuring very strong acting that leaves you with a good impression at the end. Good fight scenes, and an authentic setting (filmed in Rome). A few emotional scenes could have been shorter, but hey, it’s an European movie!🙂 See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 18, 2026 Action-packed movie in 2 hours and 18 minutes. A success on home media. See more Marc Z @TKDLife Feb 7, 2026 The Forbidden City will surprise you in many ways.  The title, the setting, and the lead actress would lead you to believe it is a Chinese made Kung Fu and action drama.   It is not.  It is Italian made, and Directed by Gabriele Mainetti.   If you start watching the film it is cleverly disguised, and pays tribute to, many of the great Hong Kong action films of the past.   However, its elevation of the adult themes, visuals, and gritty violence quickly tip off the viewer that this film was not made in China. The blending of Italian Western style with Hong Kong themes and action really works in this film.   There is a solid story here, and solid character development.   The martial arts action is well choreographed and very original.    The fights are very good. Yaxi Liu is very good.   She plays the role very well.   Her ability to capture the screen in the martial arts fight scenes is beyond the ordinary.  She also captures the dramatic scenes with great poise.     See more Read all reviews

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