Review of War of the Arrows (2011) by Paul N — 14 Jan 2013

While this film is often pretty to look at, there isn't any substance to it. Characters are superficial. Dialog is almost non-existent. The action picks up in the second half and doesn't really stop, but that doesn't mean that it makes any sense. I guess if Angelina Jolie can bend a bullet, bending an arrow really isn't such a big deal.

Philosophically, duty and loyalty are the pre-eminent virtues in this film. Nam-Yi is devoted to his brotherly duty to look after his sister, Ja-In, who also holds the devotion of her near-husband. Even the baddies demonstrate loyalty and compassion for one another (though predictably none for their enemies).