Brutal piece of history between the Chinese and Japanese over the island of Taiwan. Not really a movie where you root for one side or the other. It’s an epic you watch unfold whilst cringing at endless decapitations. The violence is intense and lengthy. One of the bloodiest films I’ve ever seen, and that’s saying something.
The visuals are spectacular. Ancient Taiwan is full of vivid colors and gorgeous landscapes. Acting was natural and authentic. These 2 films were a major undertaking. With a run-time of close to 5 hours, I can’t say it was under-edited or slow. As far as historic epics go, this is a great one.
Rating: B
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