The Warlords (DVD) (2-Disc Special Edition) (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
Andy Lau (Actor)
| Takeshi Kaneshiro (Actor)
| Jet Li (Actor)
| Xu Jing Lei (Actor)
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Kevin Kennedy
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August 22, 2009
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August 22, 2009
Unforgettable war epic
| Among Chinese films, "The Warlords" is the best I've seen at showing the horrors of war and how those horrors can cause even the most noble of souls to engage in ghastly behavior. Filmed on an epic scale, its big battle scenes and, later, its displays of infighting and backstabbing kept me on the edge of my seat. Jet Li delivers a powerful, complex performance unlike anything he's done before. Andy Lau is perfectly cast as the forceful bandit leader and Takeshi Kaneshiro beautifully depicts the anguish of the moral compromises his character makes and rejects. Who knew that director Peter Chan, justly renowned for his superb romance films, could pull off a truly great war movie? Very, very highly recommended. |
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July 10, 2009
This customer review refers to The Warlords (DVD) (Director's Edition) (Hong Kong Version)
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July 10, 2009
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What is loyalty??
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It's only natural that Jet's fans worried that he's really giving up on martial arts movies. Bear in mind there're other ways of incorporating this talent. I find this movie very touching if you look beyond the star-studded cast and action because not only does it give us a bit of history about how ordinary citizens have to fight to survive during the warring states (which I'm sure is quite true) but also about "the code of conduct among sworn brothers" - taken extremely seriously (especially 'thou shalt not betray thy brother' and 'thou shalt not covert thy brother's wife') . This taking of oath is common even among triads today and it separates the men from the boys. The movie may start off slow with Takeshi narrating and the audience is left wondering why is this so? However, all is revealed towards the end of the movie. Jet gave a wonderful performance as the only surviving general after his battalion was wiped out by the overwhelming opposition,and later unkowingly fell in love with Andy's wife. It's his most emotional movie uptodate and he certainly deserves the best actor award. I'd vote for him. Andy was his usual self as leader of an outlaw gang. Takeshi's character as the loyal 'little brother' and second-in-command gave him more ground to be expressive towards the end of the movie. A good effort. There are a few 'chopping & maiming" scenes but not too violent by today's standards. All said and done, I suppose some will come to the conclusion of "because of that woman......."! But that's life, and it could happen. |
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April 3, 2009
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April 3, 2009
1 people found the following helpful
One of the greatest Hong Kong movie of all time
One of the greatest Hong Kong movie of all time
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Director Peter H.S. Chan ("Comrades,Almost a love story","Perhaps Love") has proven himself among the best Hong Kong film director with this movie. Complex of the story line. Multi-layer of the characters. Rich in emotion,details into the setting. It's a "completed movie" I've seen from a Hong Kong/Chinese movie.( beside " Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") All actors/actress have gave a superb performance. Andy Lau shines. Jet li gave the performance of his live time, proven he can act besides just perform his action stunt (That's something Jackie Chan has yet to proof.... may be with his new up coming Derek Yee's movie. & Bruce Lee never have a chance to do!) If you find no interest in this movie. No only you missed one of the best Hong Kong/Chinese movie so far. You have proven to yourself you don't know what movie is besides skin deep excitement. |
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KingX
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April 15, 2008
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April 15, 2008
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Almost all the way
Almost all the way
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I guess many fans of Jet Li was a bit afraid that he was going to go all bad on screen when he was ending wushu style onscreen. Well after seeing this movie we all know this is not the case. So instead of using wushu in the film what does he do? he kicks ass with weapons and regular kicks and fists of course! This movie feels abit like the answer to saving private ryan, band of brothers and simualr films, only that this is dealing with China and the wars between the provinces back in the days. Instead of massive shootings and bombings this movie has alot of swords, cannons and other stuff to make the battle fields turn red. All in all this movie is really good. Well scripted and well acted from all actors in the movie. The only thing that bothers me is that it drops in tempo in the middle of the film and becomes a bit dull and then goes up in tempo again. Anyhow if you are a fan of big battles with swords, kicks, fists and cannons and an angry jet li in general position look no further, this movie is for you. I shall also add that this movie is semi graphic and shows a few nasty things here and there, which to me is a good thing as Ive become very tired of Hollywoods "no blood, no swearing, no graphic violence" in films, show some realism or don't bother to show it at all. |
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February 26, 2008
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February 26, 2008
3 people found the following helpful
Excellent movie
Excellent movie
| If you like action and fighting scenes, then this movie is recommended. I thought the fight scene was incredible. Jet Li, Takeshi, and Andy did a great job in this movie. The romance part was not necessary, but I can understand why director wants to put some in every movie. Overall, I highly recommend this movie as it was entertaining. |
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February 4, 2008
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February 4, 2008
2 people found the following helpful
it a great movie
it a great movie
| this is a great movie. anyone who want to watch war movie should get this movie. the story line was great. one thing that i dislike about this movie is the lady, they could have had a better looking lady then the one they had. |
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January 17, 2008
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January 17, 2008
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Not as what I had expected!
Not as what I had expected!
| This movie was a disappointment. I didn't find the story intriguing I must say. Nothing in the movie had caught my eye. It was sure a let down and it could have been longer and more dynasty set but it didn't even reach that point. Very disappointing I must say and it had left me confused on the story plot because it didn't make any sense at all. Peter Chan should not have been a Director for this because he does not make out that he can create the movie well. |
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