The Last Emperor

1987 "1500 slaves. 353,260,000 royal subjects. Warlords. Concubines. And 2 wives. He was the loneliest boy in the world."
7.7| 2h43m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 20 November 1987 Released
Producted By: Columbia Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
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A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

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Drama, History

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Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

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Columbia Pictures

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The Last Emperor Audience Reviews

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.
Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.
StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
oguzhandurmaz-20620 I love biographical movies a lot. This movie gives all things that I expect. The Last Emperor portrays Far Asia Culture perfectly based on "real" historical background. This movie describes cultural and political changing of China Empire successfully, though describing of changing countries and cultures is way too diffucult thing in history as a branch of science. Bertolucci approaches the subject as though he is a historian. Fans of history and biography must definitely watch this movie. I heavily recommend The Last Emperor. 10/10 in point of history and biography.
Kentaro11 The harsh and unique life of Puyi, the last emperor of Qing dynasty in the drastically changing modern China. The plot is not based on the fact but It helped to describe his whole life in an appealing way. His growth, frustration and arrogance are well expressed. When it comes to cinematography, the scene of coronation is breathtaking. Even if its not completely based on the fact, it's better to know some basic knowledge about East Asia within around 1900 to WW2. It helps you to understand the situations Puyi is facing.
Sober-Friend This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu Yi knew is dramatically upended.This is a by-the-numbers movie when comes to making a film that will most likely get you the major awards. If you like this film then check out the even longer version!If you want a Big Movie event to see then Watch "Lawerence of Arabia". There is several elements from that film that the director stole from.If you you cant find anything else to watch on TV read a book! Call a friend! Clean your closet! Plan your future! Dust! Do laundry! Clean the cat box! Clean your trash cans! Scrub the toilet! Check your smoke alarms! Call your mother. Washing out the garbage cans is more entertaining! Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!
Kirpianuscus out of definition. because it has the virtue to be more a trip than a film. because it reminds old jewelries. and because it presents a slice of history, memorable scenes and psychology of a world looking for the best way to survive. it is Bertolucci vision about the life of Pu Yi. but the emperor is only a symbol . because the film becomes in its second half a parable about the illusion, purpose of life, the other, need of certitude. a film who seduce for details and delicate beauty. a film of ink and cricket. and the presence of Peter O Toole. it seems be a revelation . about yourself. about the challenges of history. about the meaning of decisions. about the fight of a victim.