When all the pieces finally come together at the end, the effect is less impressive than it is reminiscent of "Wayne's World": multiple endings, no real impact or weight to either.
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Village VoiceNick Pinkerton
Village VoiceNick Pinkerton
The most avid fans of merciless mugging will be the sole admirers of the bookending story of Liu Xiaoye's Butcher.
Wuershan's heavy hand, never letting up for a moment to allow any air or life to enter the film, cuts off the film's energy even as it rattles relentlessly on.