Review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) by Julian L — 07 Aug 2007

This one of those movies that you love love and love. Did I mention love?

This review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) was written by Julian L on 07 Aug 2007.

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

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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 J L (544) on 20 May 2012

The best war movie since saving private ryan. one of my all time favorite Korean films. Very realistic battle scenes. Must buy in blue ray…

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

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By Marc Savlov (2,019) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 06 Jan 2014

The most costly and the most popular film in South Korean history is also one of the most gripping and epic war films ever made, and certainly…

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By Ed Park (107) for Village Voice (8,525) on 05 Mar 2013

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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By Tristan M (504) on 24 Jan 2015

This is one of all times best war movies, with intense action to match even Saving Private Ryan…

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By Arash B (269) on 05 Dec 2012

Shallow & simplistic to say the least & it's a pity because it had potential, The big brother's change of character & two brothers' interactions…

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Kang Je-gyu seems to thrive in a film that could be described as a blockbuster regarding the war between North and South Korea, and individuals…

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