The Flowers of War

The film had its one and only screening this season in Poland during Warsaw Film Festival and obviously it was a sold out screening. The film premiered in Berlin in February, where I saw it for the first time and have loved it ever since. The story is quite simple, there is war, love, an American dodger, who changes from being a bad guy to a hero. We've all seen so many films like that one. But Zhang Yimou has a wonderful eye for detail and some scenes are truly masterpieces. Christian Bale playing an American named - wait-for-it - John is sly enough and emotional enough to make the film memorable. A really good epic. Besides, seeing Christian Bale's name in Chinese in the beginning credits - priceless! Another one recommended.
My review from filmnews.com.pl here.