Review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) by Geoff P — 25 Mar 2008

Moving film about two Korean brothers forced to fight in the Korean War.

This review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) was written by Geoff P on 25 Mar 2008.

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ieremias (1) on 06 Oct 2012

I'm of Korean background, so I might be biased, but I think it's not only Koreans who would say that this has to be possibly one of the best…

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With killing as an end in itself, combatants lose sight of what they were supposed to be taking up arms for in the first place…

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By John B (4,244) on 05 Nov 2012

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Country: South Korea -------------------- It's been almost two months since I wrote a review(i am busy), but this film has moved me that I…

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By Alex A (1,180) on 30 May 2012

Very excellent film Thier aren't to many films about the korean war most of them suck this one however is amazing I won't tell you what happens…

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By Derek Elley (230) for Variety (12,700) on 04 May 2012

Kang remains a superb technician, but somewhere the movie forgot to pack any genuine emotion along with its ordnance and K rations…

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By Phuz (3) on 06 Feb 2021

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By Graham M (560) on 11 Nov 2014

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