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Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed certain parts of this film with some superb performances from the main cast. But for the most part it was distinctly average verging on boring, mainly let down by the poor editing (although Singaporean censors may be partly to blame for that) and some laughable acting and scripting, A good example of the latter is the cringeworthy English dialogue for the character of Homer Lea, which is played by (what seems to be) an inexperienced Western actor. Maybe it's the script's fault, but he's the Jar Jar Binks of this production. Fortunately his scenes are very limited in number, but the film could have done without them altogether and be better for it.All in all, I learned a little Chinese history. I just wish it was more entertaining.

No matter what anyone says, this is utterly fantastic. A historical drama based on the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty. The metaphors in this movie are so abundant. It holds the attention but demands complete suspension of logic.From an artistic standpoint, there were some plot elements and character developments I didn't think were totally needed. They do however drive the story, which seemed to be their purpose, so I can accept them. By the end, we feel that we have learned a great deal about the characters and the community that produced them. What a concept that is. I give this one a final rating of 7 out of 10, and it deserves it.

1911 is billed as Jackie Chan's Centential movie or in other words his 100th on screen movie credit which is quite an accomplishment for anyone.The story is of an epic nature in both scale and story a really well made movie with political intrigue based on historical characters. The story involved the Xinhai Revolution to take over the Qing Chinese Dynasty.While Jackie Chan might be the top billed actor in the movie in reality he's probably only the 2nd or 3rd lead role with the character of Yat Sen the leader of the Revolution being the main character and Jackie's character playing his most trusted General.