I found this movie to be racist and deplorable with it's use of non-Asian actors in lead roles, i.e. Katharine Hepburn as Jade. The movie did little to evoke a consciousness, as it should because of the poignant historical references. The acting is devoid of emotion in some scenes, and doubly overacted in others.
Despite all the surface problems, I did enjoy the performance of Akim Tamiroff as Wu Lein. Also the smatterings of Asian actors was a relief, and all but saved the movie.
And although the historical references are fully explored I did enjoy the romance and blossoming love between Jade and Wu Lein.
Despite all the surface problems, I did enjoy the performance of Akim Tamiroff as Wu Lein. Also the smatterings of Asian actors was a relief, and all but saved the movie.
And although the historical references are fully explored I did enjoy the romance and blossoming love between Jade and Wu Lein.