A heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 126 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Drama, History
✓ Stars: Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Xu Jinglei, Wei Zongwan
✓ Director: Chris Blunden, Han Sanping, Kwong Wing Chan, Arthur Wong, Peter Chan
The The Warlords (2007) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Warlords (2007) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Warlords (2007) is staring with Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Xu Jinglei, Wei Zongwan, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Chris Blunden, Han Sanping, Kwong Wing Chan, Arthur Wong, Peter Chan juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.