Stevecorp
Don't listen to the negative reviews
CrawlerChunky
In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
Zlatica
One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
David_Brown
What is shown in the film is how much honor and self respect that Lalu/Polly has. Even when she was in China, she was at the bottom of the barrel, but she refused to accept her status in life, held her head high, and never gave up. She worked hard, learned how to do things better than anyone, and most important. learned and mastered how to get along with others, without compromising her values, so she would be able to deal with different kinds of people, on whatever basis was necessary. Spoilers Ahead: At the end of the movie, when the Klan-type of gang, were chasing all of the Chinese away, she was riding back in on a horse, and they chose not to bother her, and she stayed. Why was she treated differently by them? The film does not say, but I have a feeling a large part is the way she carried herself. She could not be bullied and intimidated, and although they did not care for her, by facing them head on without fear (As she did towards any obstacle in her path), she gained their respect. It is an outstanding Western, and from me it gets 10 Stars.
HallmarkMovieBuff
Although I haven't seen this since it was on TV over fifteen years ago, its memory came and struck me again tonight right out of the blue while I was eating dinner. I was so supremely impressed with this at the time I saw it on PBS that I have no trouble now remembering the title immediately, along with the names Rosalind Chao and Chris Cooper, even after all these years. So, I just had to come here now while I'm thinking of it and register my approval.If this were available on DVD, I'd buy it today. But it seems to me that what America really needs, entertainment-wise, is an American Playhouse anthology on DVD. If The American Film Theatre can put out a fourteen-volume anthology (in three sets), and if we can get "Fifty Years of Janus Films" in one giant collection, why not American Playhouse?
juliearleen
This is a movie I have seen on TV twice - an inspiring movie about one woman's determination and industry. There is also a touching love story. But one of the most amazing parts of this very interesting film, is that it is based on a true story and, if I am not mistaken, shows a picture of the real heroine of the story at the end. This is an important story for women's "herstory". The acting is fantastic, and the story is compelling. My only real challenge with this movie, is that I decided I wanted to see it again and can not find it anywhere! But I will continue my search for this important historic film until I find it - I believe it is worth the effort :-)
goodbook_1979
One of the few movies i've seen where sex is not the bottom line or basis of the romance. It is tasteful and sweet in its depiction of an interracial relationship which develops around an actual friendship and ensues into a genuine emotional bond in the midst of semi-racially intolerant environment. The lead actor and actress produce an amazing performance of a romantic chemistry that is set in the bounds of respect, selfnessness, kindness, and deep affection.I give it a thumbs up, way, waaaaaaaaaaaaaay up.
