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

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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!

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Topic - Sergei Bodrov's, "Mongol," the first part of a trilogy about - tinear 07:44:23 08/05/09 (11)

RE: Sergei Bodrov's, "Mongol," the first part of a trilogy about - smart845 02:36:46 08/08/09 (0)

I saw it last year - Daryl Zero 21:58:54 08/05/09 (4)

I agree ......... - afilado 22:38:49 08/05/09 (3)

Both you and Daryl missed a major part of the film. SPOILER - tinear 08:28:56 08/06/09 (2)

Sorry, tin..... - afilado 10:04:51 08/06/09 (1)

Fair enough. I'll buy..... nt - tinear 08:28:08 08/07/09 (0)

sometimes a film transcends the medium - PhilJ 17:59:38 08/05/09 (0)

Totally agree. Thoroughly enjoyed it the first time through - townsend 17:38:19 08/05/09 (0)

Saw a documentary on Genghis Khan - Brian A 10:29:48 08/05/09 (0)

Good movie - Jack G 09:00:55 08/05/09 (1)

Planned for 2010. nt - tinear 09:06:34 08/05/09 (0)

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