Mongol

Rating: R

Movie Release Date: September 20, 2007 (Russia) / June 6, 2008 (USA)

DVD Release Date: October 14, 2008

Plot 411: The early beginnings of Genghis Khan.

Review: This was an awesome, awesome movie. The landscape was incredibly harsh but beautiful. It matched the lives and lifestyle of the characters. The movie follows Temujin throughout his early life. He lives the life of an orphan and slave just trying to survive from day to day, which makes it an even more astonishing feat that he became the ruler Genghis Khan. There are vicious battles and deaths but also a deeply moving love story. The movie really captures you and doesn't let you go. It's foreign, so you'll need to read subtitles. But, don't let that discourage you from viewing this one. It's moving in so many ways. The title role is played by Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano, who has also acted in Zatoichi.

Watch It: For a slice of the nomadic warrior's life.

Skip It: If you're an idiot. It's too good to miss.

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