Part of Tian’s sublime achievement is an interweaving of the mordant tragicomedy of contemporary Chinese history with the morality and hopeful endurance of the mother ...

The power of his film comes from its resolutely human focus.

The film is remarkable, particularly for the intense, relived quality of daily life.

"The Blue Kite" is probably one of the best films I have seen from fifth generation Chinese cinema. [Full review in Spanish]