Fresh
Fresh, stark and consistently uncompromising, Li Yang's Blind Shaft is an exceptional Chinese film noir.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Overview
Two Chinese miners, who make money by killing fellow miners and then extorting money from the mine owner to keep quiet about the "accident", happen upon their latest victim. But one of them begins to have second thoughts.
Director and cast
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95%
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Fresh
While the lack of a musical track, energizing editing and visual variety makes Blind Shaft tedious viewing at times, the story is strong enough to sustain interest.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
Engrossing because of its amazingly well-documented milieu, which German-trained writer-director Li Yang filmed on location in the northern provinces.
Ellen Fox, Chicago Tribune
Fresh
Makes for gripping, merciless drama.
Manohla Dargis, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
Unfolds as fast and mercilessly as the way Song and Tang approach their victims: It sideswipes us.
Scott Foundas, L.A. Weekly
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