Chinese director John Woo returned to China after a decade in Hollywood for this astonishing epic that also marks a return to top form for the director. The story of one of the greatest battles in Chinese history and the world. The film was originally released in two parts in Asia but Woo made one version for the West that still enthralls. It has to be seen to be believed as Woo pulls off a magnificent film full of amazing battles with a stellar cast and crew. The film stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang and Chen Chang amongst other in memorable roles. What could have been easily a mess becomes a poetic film about the art of war that goes far beyond with dazzling results. It proves that Woo excels where he belongs. YRCinema's coverage of upcoming releases.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Red Cliff
Chinese director John Woo returned to China after a decade in Hollywood for this astonishing epic that also marks a return to top form for the director. The story of one of the greatest battles in Chinese history and the world. The film was originally released in two parts in Asia but Woo made one version for the West that still enthralls. It has to be seen to be believed as Woo pulls off a magnificent film full of amazing battles with a stellar cast and crew. The film stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang and Chen Chang amongst other in memorable roles. What could have been easily a mess becomes a poetic film about the art of war that goes far beyond with dazzling results. It proves that Woo excels where he belongs. YRCinema's coverage of upcoming releases.
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