Review of Red Cliff (2008) by Calvin R — 02 May 2012

Red Cliff (Chi Bi) is definitely John Woo best entry. Chi Bi is of course the adaptation of Three Kingdoms/Dynasty Warrior video games; which I am a huge fan off. Glad they got this on the spot.

Story, its very well driven, its constructed very well, and the plot doesn't bore its audience. Thanks to Director John direction, and the film moves in a pace that glides very smoothly and suspenseful.

Director John Woo takes good care of his Cast, and a pretty large cast. Even, though it was in Chinese and no English dubbing; which is great. Loved how they kept it their language. Although, I couldn't understand what they were saying, but the gestures, and how their performance, Just was incredible to see it. I would say Takeshi Kaneshiro who plays an important character in the film did a awesome performance.

Action, Oh yes people, I have never been this amazed since the action scene from all three LOTR films. However, I liked the fights in this one better though they were coherent, and it wasn't like Conan the Barbarian mediocre and mindless.

Chi Bi was slick and stylish, and CGI just added the realistic tone, to make it more spectacular.

Overall an amazing epic game adaptation to the Three Kingdoms, and Dynasty Warriors. Though the action was epic, but they didn't let one of my favourite character more screen time. But that's just a minor complaint. Never the less Chi Bi is a excellent game adaptation!