WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Bo H Its not hard to understand why some people took the movie as offensive. Although not a documentary, the movie has events that actually occurred in Taiwan's recent history. Those brought up under KMT's propaganda can't believe such capable government can do such nasty things behind people's back. :DThere are so basic facts about the movie.1. Not a documentary: Inspired by actual events, but not actual events. 2. For non-Taiwanese audiences: Or those not-familiar with Taiwan and her background. This "Free China" was backed by the US to fight communists but at the expense of severely restricting human rights in Taiwan. 3. Not actual scenes: Unfortunately, due to funding and the political situation in Taiwan, the set needs to be filmed elsewhere than Taiwan.This movie is a must-see for those who wants to know more about Taiwan and even for those who knows nothing about Taiwan and wants to know the island that makes everything in the 70s and 80s. People who calls it a propaganda is probably afraid of viewers will become interested and search for more info on the background of Taiwan, especially those times under the rule of KMT. Human rights and justice are universal common values, however, the Taiwanese people was not able to enjoy such.

ahab625 The movie is full of misleading ideas and fictional information. With poor casts selection and bad acting.When did FBI agent authorize to handle cases oversea? And a Taiwanese waiter that speaks better English than Chinese? A museum director knows when the police raid takes place? Combining multiple events that happens in different years into one event.Adds none existing fiction to dramatize the story.The list goes on and on.It is a film made to promote certain political interest.It holds no more truth than most fictional movies.It was a pain to sit through the 1hr 45min.

Tony C Formosa Betrayed is an excellent portrayal of the devastating history that the people of Taiwan have endured over the years. A rich and fertile island that has been occupied by foreigners for most of its history, Taiwan's history is entirely unknown to the vast majority of Americans. Thus, this film speaks volumes about the ignorance of many Americans toward the plight of the Taiwanese people who have been seeking independence for centuries, and serves to educate the masses who have the privilege of watching it. History is important, and this film is a first class history lesson and a must see film. As an International Relations major in college, I was struck by the way in which this film depicted injustice in a manner that implicates (and rightly so) the American government as complicit in allowing the oppression of the Taiwanese people. The makers of this film have done an excellent job displaying the effects of power politics at the international level on smaller countries. Taiwan, a nation with a distinct identity separate from mainland China, has just as much of a right to be an independent nation as the United States did when it declared independence from Great Britain. Unfortunately for Taiwan, the United States cares more about its foreign relations with Taiwan's larger neighbor China than it does about promoting justice, as embodied through the independence of Taiwan. This film is made all the more excellent through fantastic performances by its leading actors, especially those of James Van Der Beek, Will Tiao and Wendy Crewson. Furthermore, it's extremely well made, and as a political action thriller it transcends a mere history channel documentary while sacrificing none of the content.

SacTai-Am I saw "Formosa Betrayed" opening weekend in Berkeley, CA on 2/28/2010. There were many Taiwanese-Americans in the audience, some 60-75ish. During one point in the film where the story of the 2-28 incident is told to the main character, you could hear sniffling, coughing and people blowing their noses. This was an emotional moment for me and for many in the audience. An entire generation of Taiwanese was murdered, brutalized, and silenced. Those who attempt to write this movie off as mere profit-motivated propaganda are no different than those who would deny that the Holocaust ever happened. Don't be fooled. This movie is important just as it is entertaining.If you enjoy political thrillers, you will love this film. The non-linear narrative is excellent, and the story telling superb. The use of actual historical photos of the descent of Chiang Kai-Shek's army on Taiwan, as well as photos of the brutality surrounding 2-28, and Nixon's meeting with Mao are powerfully chilling.James Van Der Beek's performance as FBI Agent will blow you away. In all honesty, Will Tiao's acting could have been better, but give him credit for the monumental task he accomplished in raising over $6 million USD in private investor funds to get this independent film made. It was obviously a labor of love, and this fact shines through in every moment of the final product, from the opening image of a satellite map of Taiwan to the the closing montage. For movie-goers who prefer to learn something intellectually challenging through a thought-provoking and entertaining film, please go see this movie.