SummaryChina, 1899. In a land of exquisite beauty and timeless tradition a young man known as 'Third Master' is the heir to a banking fortune he cares little about. However, after his brother's wife is kidnapped he reluctantly submits to the pressure of his title and his father, Lord Kang. The fate of the banking empire and its most powerful family now... Read More
Directed By:Christina Yao
Written By:Christina Yao, Cheng Yi
Empire of Silver
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Metascore
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25% Positive
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Jun 2, 2011
75
Epic in sweep and scale and packs in enough incident to cover two "Godfather" movies.
Jun 2, 2011
70
Has enough going for it to make it likely worth the effort for fans of Asian cinema, but it does seem an opportunity missed.
Jun 3, 2011
60
The most interesting threads aren't political but personal, with a melodramatic romance providing some well-earned tears. Your final thoughts, however, are likely to concern Jennifer Tilly, who's so bizarrely miscast as a severe missionary that her presence becomes its own distraction.
Jun 9, 2011
50
The movie is occasionally muddled and always melodramatic, yet it's pictorially compelling, thanks to dramatic locations and exacting art direction.
Jun 6, 2011
50
An historical drama so swamped by its soap opera crescendos, no resonant story can survive the wet.
Jun 1, 2011
50
It's decent, exoticized pulp with a porcelain veneer, and should be consumed idly.
May 30, 2011
38
From overwrought flashbacks of Third Master and Madame Kang's initial meetings (and sexual encounter), to the present-day arguments and maneuverings of Lord Kang, Empire of Silver is so determined to stage its material with reverence that it embalms any flickers of passion or tension.
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Jun 25, 2011
10
Empire of Silver is one of the best films I've ever seen. The gigantic scene of places, houses, and antique
ancient world of China just 100 plus years ago moved me to tears. The promotion of two word adage in business from the movie is "kind and righteous" which should be
displayed in the USA in a prominent place on all Websites. This is a great movie. It is a 10. I would urge every one of you to watch this movie asap. It is showing in the USA cities.
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Production Company:
- Crystal Clear Pictures
- Ocean Pictures
- Polybona Films
Release Date:Jun 2, 2011
Duration:1 h 53 m
Awards
Shanghai International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
Dixie Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Hong Kong Film Awards
• 3 Nominations
