One Second

"No matter how muddled it gets by the end, One Second also boasts... a delicious and deeply layered sense of irony."

"Despite censorship, Zhang Yimou's tale of the power of cinema has a gorgeous eye, a droll sense of humor and a big, full celluloid heart."

"A clear-eyed but loving tribute to film..."

"Zhang's signature flair is evident in his robust, evocative staging of a small community working together toward a common goal."

"Affectionate and sweet.."

"Yes, stories like this have been told before, but there’s an earnest, sweet charm to it all that really works."

"It’s testament to Zhang’s consummate craftsmanship that the released version is an emotionally satisfying celebration of how cinema is experienced..."