Review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) by Rafe L — 29 Sep 2007

Overrated. vulgar sentimentalism reminiscent of Hollywood. vile.

This review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) was written by Rafe L on 29 Sep 2007.

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

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Pelicula excelente... casi perfecta, si me hizo casi llorar tanto como la Tumba de las luciernagas…

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Jin-tae: [pulls out Jin-seok's pen that he lost] I found this in the fire. I've been holding onto this for you. Jin-seok: Give it to me…

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In the rare moments when a rifle, grenade, howitzer, bayonet, dagger, fist, land mine, or flamethrower isn't being deployed, the film pushes…

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The best war movie ever. This is a must watch and this is way better then saving private ryan. WATCH THIS MOVIE…

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