Rating: R
Movie Release Date: June 30, 2008 (South Korea) / November 25, 2009 (USA)
DVD Release Date: July 29, 2009 (Finland)
Plot 411: Two leaders join forces to fight against the corrupt Prime Minister.
Review: For the record, I watched the American release of this film. I hope to watch the international version and compare the differences. This film was epic in scale and was set during the Han dynasty. A power-hungry, self-appointed prime minister named Cao Cao forces the emperor's hand to decree war against two other clan leaders. Cao Cao seemingly does so for the prestige it will bring him, but we later find out it is all for a woman (an homage to Helen of Troy?). The clan leaders, Liu Bei and Sun Quan, decide to join forces to defeat the corrupt Cao Cao despite their severe shortage in warriors. Their main military men are strategist Zhuge Liang and viceroy Zhou Yu. This film is rivals the artistic beauty and plot of 300. It is able to capture the beauty and ugliness of war, the selfless sacrifice of soldiers and the skills of quality leaders. The large set pieces are amazing! Even though you can tell CGI is being used, the Chinese somehow make it look artistic rather than hokey. Starring in this film are Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi and Chang Chen.
Movie Release Date: June 30, 2008 (South Korea) / November 25, 2009 (USA)
DVD Release Date: July 29, 2009 (Finland)
Plot 411: Two leaders join forces to fight against the corrupt Prime Minister.
Review: For the record, I watched the American release of this film. I hope to watch the international version and compare the differences. This film was epic in scale and was set during the Han dynasty. A power-hungry, self-appointed prime minister named Cao Cao forces the emperor's hand to decree war against two other clan leaders. Cao Cao seemingly does so for the prestige it will bring him, but we later find out it is all for a woman (an homage to Helen of Troy?). The clan leaders, Liu Bei and Sun Quan, decide to join forces to defeat the corrupt Cao Cao despite their severe shortage in warriors. Their main military men are strategist Zhuge Liang and viceroy Zhou Yu. This film is rivals the artistic beauty and plot of 300. It is able to capture the beauty and ugliness of war, the selfless sacrifice of soldiers and the skills of quality leaders. The large set pieces are amazing! Even though you can tell CGI is being used, the Chinese somehow make it look artistic rather than hokey. Starring in this film are Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi and Chang Chen.
Watch It: For its realistic battle
Skip It: Because you might want to watch the international version instead. I hear it's four hours long!
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