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Moment In Peking (Ep.1-44) (End) (English Subtitled) (US Version) DVD Region All

Vicki Zhao (Actor) | Chen Bao Guo (Actor) | Pan Hung (Actor) | Pan Yue Ming (Actor)
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Moment In Peking (Ep.1-44) (End) (English Subtitled) (US Version)
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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7.7 out of 10 (6)
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Kim
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March 19, 2008
Great!! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
The actors/actresses did a great job protraying their characters. I agree that some people misunderstood Mulan's character. She marries a husband so treats her very badly and she still stood by him in hopes to change him to be a better person. In the end, she succeeded. About pushing her brother to marry the cousin they did it in hopes of making the cousin happy so she can get over her sickness. As for pushing Mandy to remarry, Mulan didn't push Mandy in to it she only suggested it because she wants Mandy and her son to have a better future
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lilly
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April 14, 2007
1 people found the following helpful

 Outstanding Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
Upon reading the comments previously posted, I thought I might explain some things.

In my opinion, many have misinterpreted Mulan (Zhao Wei) to be a weak character who cannot stand up for herself. This is not true. Mulan was merely upholding her family honor (I, coming from a Chinese backround). She also stayed in her marriage with SunYa because she believed in fate, and that fate had brought her to that point in life. Originally, she wanted to stay just until she saw SunYa transform into a responsible man (very kind of her), and then would leave for her true love, Lifu. However, she noticed that SunYa was working with all his heart to become a better husband; she did not want to let him down. I believe that this is not a form of weakness, but rather of strength, for it takes a lot to be able to stand firm and resist all the troubles she has been handed with such calmness. Mulan succeeded at the end; SunYa and her learned to love each other and remained harmonious in their sacred vow.

Zhao does a spendlid job in portraying Yao Mulan. Her facial expressions and reactions are so realistic it is aweing. Her movements are natural unlike some actors and actresses.
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Andrew ling
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December 18, 2006
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 Excellent !! Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
I like to compare this TV serial with "Romance in the Rain" both with Vicki Zhao as principal actress.

I commented that "Romance in the Rain" was unrealistic and not reflective of Chinese society and traditions in the 1920's and 1930's, this one is very different and I might say absolutely and authentically Chinese during the same period. There were no mistakes and exaggerations and I love every moment of it. Unlike most Chinese films and novels making the good people happy victors at the end, this has a lot of sad outcomes and emotional people may shed tears.

The only disappoinment is Vicki Zhao. In 'Romance in the Rain' she played a role with changes in character and personalities and sang a lot, here she just played a simple and honest woman with nothing spectecular and impressive. The person I like best is Hu Ke who played Niu Suyun beautifully with her attractive eyes and expressions. She is not very well known and I bet she has a great future
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Joneth
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November 20, 2006
Not Good. Customer Review Rated Bad 2 - 2 out of 10
I finished watching this drama, Moment in Peking, unsatisfied as a viewer. I am judging this drama based on the series itself and not on anything else. The most disappointing character is ironically the heroine in this story. Her character declines in value instead of rising. The turning point of her credibility was when she says she is divorcing Sun and yet stayed on to fit into a housewife mold to make everyone happy. She measures her success by waiting for and judging how much Sun has become a man. Yao Mulan, the heroine, was willing to clean and polish the waste left behind by Sun with a smile and a compliment, after how much he disrespected her as well as his own biological family. Sun did not develop into a man. After his lengthy affair and disgusting attitude, he saw Mulan as the maid to pick up the pieces, take care of his child given by his dead lover, and fix his problems with his parents. He may criticize prostitutes as damaged goods but he forgets he is one of them. Mulan was willing to forget how Sun disrespected her as a woman... as his wife, so that everyone will live in happy bliss. To top things off, Mulan and to an extent her biological family became just like the parents of Sun. They went to match the sick cousin up with her brother for a warding-off wedding. She pushes Lifu to marry in order to ease her guilt of betraying her words to him and pushes Mandy, a loyal wife to Ping, to remarry. In conclusion, Yao Mulan, did not learn anything of value as a woman. She is a total disappointment.
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linda
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August 15, 2006

This customer review refers to Jing Hua Yan Yun (Vol.1-44) (End) (China Version)
1 people found the following helpful

 Excellent! Highly recommended! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I have to say that I was amazed by Vicki's acting in this drama! And I'm not only saying this because I'm her fan, I truly feel that Vicki's acting was superb! She really brought out the character 'Yao Mulan' to life! Even though I have not watched the old version, so I can't comment on who's portrayal of the character was better...however, it was reported that about 80% of the audiences prefered Vicki's version over Gigi Zhao's, that's the vast majority! So that certainly explains alot about Vicki's performance doesn't it? It was also this role that brought her the nomination for 'Best Actress' at this year's China awards...though she didn't win, but at least she was nominated!
As for the drama itself, it was very deep, powerful, and as well as very meaningful.. Since I didn't watch the older version, I can't compare it to this one...however I've heard that they have changed many things around for the story in this new version, and some people have complained that this was not as deep and touching as the old one. However the old version seems like it is mainly for older audiences...people need to understand that Vicki is in the new version, she has fans of all ages, so the producers of this new version are trying to target audiences of all ages, so they can't make this drama too deep and complicated, otherwise it'll just be too difficult for the younger audiences to understand. And it seems like all the hard work has paid off, because this drama had very high ratings in the mainland, it even beat the very popular korean drama 'Jewel in the palace'! And this drama itself has also won numerous awards! So with this sort of results, how can you give this a pass? So I highly recommend this!
So with this much
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fantasyasia
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August 9, 2006
2 people found the following helpful

 Outstanding mainland drama Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Moment in Peking is deep.It shows lots of problems about relationship,love,family and nation honour.
Zhao Wei is amazing.I awlays regard her as one of best chinese actress,but she have a huge trasformation in the drama.Before I watching Moment in Peking,I never image she can play a perfect women.
Yao Mulan will be a classic role in her career.
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Gem
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July 30, 2006
1 people found the following helpful

 Good, but not fantastic Customer Review Rated Bad 6 - 6 out of 10
A 'sprawling' drama indeed, 'A Moment In Peking' tries its best to depict the passion and crimes of three wealthy Chinese households during the turbulent early 1900's. Irrevocably bonded together by marriage, the three households eventually become each other's friend and nemesis. Complicated love relationships and difficult political situations create havoc. At the helm is Yao Mulan (Vicki Zhao), a long-suffering, highly capable young woman married to an adulterous husband, the third Yao son, Sunya, while being in love with a sensible, clever young man, Kong Lifu.

Perhaps a bit too long drawn out, 'Moment in Peking' nonetheless is a good enough series, with credible acting, beautiful costumes, and interesting language. There is no real one plot that you can latch onto, but the affair of Sunya and his mistress, Cao Lihua, takes centre stage, along with the nasty Niu family's efforts at being the scum of the earth. However, some scenes are far too boring and the character of Mulan's sister, Mochou, is not interpreted well.

The biggest problem I have with this show is that it immediately lost its lustre the minute I read the book it is based upon, 'Moment in Peking' by Lin Yutang. I realised that somehow the production crew has managed to transform MIP from an insightful, striking observation into a slightly above average melodrama. In my opinion, they did not capture the meaning or spirit of MIP at all in this screen adaptation. Even the characters of Mulan and Mochou are completely different...they are the exact opposite of what they are supposed to be. Where were Mulan's whims, or Mochou's womanly practicality? Sunya's infidelity, which was a small chapter in the book, became a long drawn out affair that spanned 30+ episodes.

Overall, MIP is good as a standalone TV serial. The plots are interesting (though not enough to merit 44 episodes). Vicki is beautiful and lights up the screen whenever she appears. In fact, all the women are beautiful in this serial.

As a screen adaptation, though, MIP flops terribly.
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mygrace
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June 26, 2006

This customer review refers to Jing Hua Yan Yun (Vol.1-44) (End) (US Version)
1 people found the following helpful

 Not good Customer Review Rated Bad 2 - 2 out of 10
Pretty Boring and absolutely no interesting
Main actress(vicki zhao wei)'s acting makes me annoying. This series ruin the original novel.
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silvia
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May 3, 2006

This customer review refers to Jing Hua Yan Yun (Vol.1-44) (End) (US Version)
2 people found the following helpful

 boring Customer Review Rated Bad 1 - 1 out of 10
this TV series turned Mr. Lin Yutang's Nobel nominated classic literature into an urban love melodrama, people don't know whether to laugh or cry; on the other hand spending a large sum of money to invite Zhao Wei to thoroughly overcome Angie Chui's classic version of Yao Mulan, once in a while all she does is clench her teeth whle saying her lines, making the audience to feel afraid/anxious for this "girl from a respectable family." Borrowing a consultant to Lin Yutang's academic society, Wang Chaosheng's words: New version of "Moment in Peking, a modern melodrama, very different from Lin Yutang's original primary intention, basically changed most of his things. Zhao Wei's Yao Mulan is a joke, she lacks the flavor [of the role], merely only have big eyes, in spirit she has no air of scholarly refinement, cannot see any deep accumulation of culture on Zhao Wei. The expert has spoken, stop using ratings to speak for you.
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Albert Chiu
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January 20, 2006

This customer review refers to Jing Hua Yan Yun (Vol.1-44) (End) (US Version)
1 people found the following helpful

 This is a Must Watch and Must Collect Movie Series Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I am half-way watching this series, Vicki acted so well, so are rest of the actor, especially her dad. I thought "Romance in the Rain" was excellent, this one is outstanding! You will not regred buying this series. The story so true with the Chinese family tradition, culture and history, one can learn so much family value from this. This is a must watch and own. I will make sure my kids will watch it too when they grow up.

Albert Chiu
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