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Sergei Bodrov's, "Mongol," the first part of a trilogy about

Posted by tinear on August 5, 2009 at 07:44:23:
Genghis Khan.
Magnificent.
A large-scale epic with a cohesive and complex plot, on-location shooting, a brilliant cast, and steady direction. This international effort has a Russian director and, in a stroke of casting genius, Tadanobu Asano, the Japanese superstar, in the title role. His nemesis is a fine Chinese actor and the Khan's wife is played by a Mongolian newcomer with such skill and beauty that she since has become a star, herself.
But, really, it is Asano's film. If you are unfamiliar with his work, see "Bright Future," "Zatoichi," "Last Life in the Universe," or "Ichi the Killer." He is one of the best leading men on earth!
I don't know why Hollywood, with its immense budgets, cannot seem to make a great epic anymore but who cares? This film proves that a very good director (Bodrov's "Shiza" is an excellent "little" film), a highly skilled cast, and good writing still exist.
This, my friends, is an epic for adults. Why invent silliness ("Star Wars") when we have plenty of drama right here in our own little world, with our own creatures?
I can't wait to see the next two!