Top 10 Chinese Films

As we celebrate the start of a new year, filmAEO lists its top 10 Chinese films that were produced in China and Hong Kong. Most of these films have great reviews from critics all over the world, therefore the list would be the legitimate way to entertain and relax yourself while receiving red packets. Please enjoy.

In no particular order or preference:

1. Farewell My Concubine (1993)
2. Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
3. Hero (2002)
4. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
5. Enter the Dragon (1973)
6. Chungking Express (1994)
7. Drug War (2012)
8. The Grandmaster (2013)
9. Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
10. Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996)

as of 31st Jan 2014

Comment:

The reason for picking these films to be the top 10 is because of their originality in storytelling that is based on either the traditional Chinese culture or history. 

Through laughters and tears, they truly grip your minds and hearts in paving your thoughts on whether justice, friendship and love would overweigh the importance of law and order. Speaking of their Cinematography, most have artistic and sensational art direction with a blend of nature and colour, in particular, Hero (2002). Moreover, there is nothing more exciting than seeing the beautiful, yet powerful 'Kung Fu' scenes when we appreciate the cultural side of Chinese films. Quotably, Farewell My Concubine (1993) had its unique perspective on 'Chinese Opera'. 

Chinese films are wonderful in their own beauty and they are really worth-looking for in particular when they gain international recognition. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) was the living proof after its nominations and wins at the Oscars.