Review of The Red Cliff (1949) by Richard L — 26 May 2011

Epic Battle based on the most famous battle in Ancient China.

This review of The Red Cliff (1949) was written by Richard L on 26 May 2011.

The Red Cliff has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyle F (294) on 16 Feb 2013

After watching Red Cliff you can only be happy John woo went back to Asia to direct this masterpiece…

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By Marxela M (2) on 11 Jan 2017

I saw the short version and it thrilled me . A powerful story that is told in a powerful film…

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By Tero H (302) on 22 Oct 2012

Some pluses and minuses: + Quite well directed - long and somewhat slow paced despite many action moments + Great sets, atmosphere and music…

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By Ricardo C (307) on 06 Feb 2015

Written and directed by John Woo, this was his first film to be made in Mandarin since Hard Boiled (1992)…

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By Alexei G (64) on 08 Sep 2012

One of the all-time most awesome movies I have ever seen, this movie is simply Asian mastery…

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By Jeroen V (210) on 07 Sep 2013

A war epic based on the battle of Red Cliffs. The story is good, cast is good, and the action is great…

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By Justin T (783) on 03 Nov 2014

It can at times it feel more style than substance but after after well you can into it…

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By Geoff J (403) on 31 Aug 2014

Decent historic war movie, but somewhat let down by the one note characters…

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By Baurushan J (439) on 31 Mar 2013

Les 3 Royaumes : Une belle mise en image de l'Art de la Guerre, particulièrement esthétique. Un peu répétitif, néanmoins…

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By Jens L (123) on 28 May 2014

Probably the most ridiculous movie I have ever seen…

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