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Red Cliff, 2008

Red Cliff

Mandarin

China

Rating:7.3
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Profile of Red Cliff

Red Cliff can be described as stylized and exciting. The plot revolves around a tragic hero, a master warrior, and battles. The main genres are drama, foreign, and action. In terms of style, Red Cliff is a saga and is epic. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in China. Red Cliff takes place in ancient times. It is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed. Red Cliff is well suited for a boys' night. Note that it involves violent content.

Summary of Red Cliff

After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLERS and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched. This war film stars Tony Leung, the beloved actor best known for LUST, CAUTION and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE.

Details

Language: Mandarin
Country: China
Release date: 9 October 2009
Runtime: 150 min

Cast and Crew

Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Zhou Yu in Red Cliff
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai

as Zhou Yu

Fengyi Zhang

as Cao Cao

Photos

Red Cliff (2008)
Red Cliff (2008)

Users Reviews

Reminiscent of other war films, in a good way
This film really drew me in. I was excited and caught up in all the action. There are some amazing fight scenes and battles. At times I was reminded of Lord of the Rings and even Troy- but just in the scope and themes. It's thrilling stuff. This...
Chinese Chess
dear readers, I thought this movie was pretty badass. There emphasized on stragedy and tatics more than I expected, which is pretty cool! I wanna say... a chinese version of troy. And instead of achilles, theres like 5 of them that seems to be...
Likely to see
Not for me

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