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The Great Battle
Witness the epic conflict that led China to never again set foot on Korean soil in – The Great Battle, Also Known As Ansisung by Author Mo Hong-jin. Released on the 19th of September 2018 in South Korea by distributor Next Entertainment World (NEW) and is directed by Kim Kwang-sik. In the late 7th century, Yang Man-chun and his Goguryeo troops fight to protect Ansi Fortress from a siege by soldiers of the Tang Empire in an epic battle that spans 88 days. The Great Battle introduces itself with a beautifully choreographed battle, giving you a sample of the chaotic nature that lies ahead. Can you…
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Kingdom 2: Far And Away
Director Shinsuke Sato returns with the live-action second installment of the electrifying series – Kingdom 2: Far And Away by Author Yasuhisa Hara. Released on the 15th of July 2022 in Japanese theaters by distributors Toho Co., Ltd and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan, receiving overall positive responses from audiences and fans alike. Kingdom 2: Far And Away follows a young man born as a slave who dreams of becoming the greatest general in the world and Ying Zheng, the young King of Qin whose goal is to bring together all Seven Warring States under one flag. The Warring States Period describes the three centuries when various rival Chinese states battled…
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See How They Run
Director Tom George debuts his first feature-length Hollywood blockbuster film – See How They Run, starring Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan. The film was released on the 9th of September 2022 by distributor Walt Disney Pictures with a trailer that seems to reveal that this may be a Wes Anderson sort, however, after watching it that is sadly not the case. In 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When a world-weary inspector and an eager rookie constable take on the case, they find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the…
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Amsterdam
Director David O. Russell, better known for his work on movies such as “American Hustle” and “Joy” has returned with his latest directorial project in Amsterdam. Released on the 7th of October 2022, the events within the movie are said to be based on true events, featuring an overload of prestigious names like Christian Bale, John David Washington, Margot Robbie, Taylor Swift, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, Robert De Niro, and Chris Rock. However, is it worth the watch? Let’s dive into the review. Set in the ‘1930s, we follow three friends, a doctor Burt Berendsen played by Christian Bale, a lawyer Harold Woodsman by John David Washington, and…
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All Quiet on the Western Front
I got a big one for you guys today, today I’ll be reviewing All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Edward Berger based on a novel by Erich Maria Remarque, a German veteran of World War I. The book and its sequel, The Road Back (1930), were among the books banned and burned in Nazi Germany. Though there have been two earlier adaptations of the film, the first in 1930 by Lewis Milestone which won an Academy Award for Best Director, Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and more in 1930. Which is almost a century ago, and another adaptation in 1979 by Delbert Mann. I have only seen the latest…
