A Chinese man becomes an expert player of the traditional game of Go.... (Full plot summary below)
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A Chinese man becomes an expert player of the traditional game of Go.
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| Film Freak CentralWalter ChawOne of the few pictures deserving of the description "visual poem." |
| Murphy's Movie ReviewsTed MurphyAs the subject for a film biography, there would seem to be a great deal of material there, but screenwriter Ah Cheng and director Tian Zhuangzhuang make a botch of it. |
| Film4Anton BitelFeaturing a game whose practitioners cultivate friendships rather than rivalries, in a time and a place where conflict was otherwise all too easy to find, The Go Master is a biopic of rare subtlety, delicacy and stillness. |
| Time OutWally HammondImpressively shot in 'Scope, it's a considerable achievement, possessed of a tranquil beauty and sagacity. |
| New York PostV.A. MusettoUnfolds as meditatively as a game of go. Cinematographer Wang Yu shifts easily from tranquility to violence, and he is able to turn something as simple as a man walking outdoors into a visual feast. Chang Chen, a star of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," provides a strong yet understated portrayal of Wu. |
| The Hollywood ReporterRichard James HavisAlthough the story takes place during a tumultuous period, historical events never obscure the gaming genius' story. Rather it's a scrupulous examination of a somewhat naive intellectual. |
| Electric SheepPamela Jahn... an elegant biopic with sufficient psychological complexity to draw audiences deeply into the characters' lives. |
| Empire MagazineDavid ParkinsonChang captures Wu's dedication and respect for a game whose intricacies reflect the vicissitudes of his own life. |
| Total FilmJamie RussellThe rapturous camerawork and Chang Chen's performance as Wu both delight, but there's little insight into what makes a game about white and black pebbles so utterly absorbing. |
| GuardianAndrew PulverWith no attempt made to even explain the basic rules of Go, this is essentially a study of forehead-kneading concentration, of how to shut out even the most tempestuous of world events. |
