As a recent convert to Far Eastern films I was once again provided with great entertainment, originality and good solid acting. The subject matter is not treated with kid gloves but then again it's not in your face. The main theme to the movie is a taboo that I believe Western film companies could never hope to treat with the same level of professionalism their Chinese counterparts have proved they're only too able to do. I was engrossed from beginning to end. It combined sadness, maybe a touch of madness and real drama. Worth every penny

A carefully composed and contrived tale of utter grimness. This film will have you wondering why you are enjoying it. It really is squemish to the nth degree. Got to watch but dont let your parents see it - they will barf. Very good style, music, plot and concept.

I only have 2 things to say about this movie

1. its brilliant and very dark and a little bit shocking (well maybe very shocking) and Fruit Chan has done a wonderful job
2. i can no longer sit with my nanna while she eats the dumplings from her won ton soup, i just end up feeling a tad bit sick

Dumplings is a dark and intelligent film with a valid message to communicate; fortunately its purpose does not get in the way of entertainment and there is plenty of disturbing and compelling narrative fat for you to chew on. Fruit Chan has produced a rather morally unsettling but ultimately engrossing flick which is a perfect addition to any Asia Extreme collection.