Three Kingdoms

The top review I see on here asks why this movie isn't getting higher ratings. I counter: why should it? What should be a masterful story is ruined by absolutely poor directing. This movie seeks to do such much in a short amount of time. If this movie were another hour long, maybe they could've squeezed everything in. Instead, you have back stories that don't get fleshed out, people who become major characters out of nowhere and then suddenly its supposed to be emotional when they get killed, and decades of time passing with barely any filler of what happened in that time. And what is up with the ending? There is no catharsis, there is no meaning behind any of the actions that occur, there is just superfluous and emptiness. And why even throw in that hint of a love story? Nothing ever gets spoken of it again. Everything that occurs is just pointless. If you are looking for a Chinese war movie simply to pass some time, this is watchable. Beyond that, there are many other movies in that genre that are more enjoyable and well crafted.

I think this movie is about heroes that doesn't get a step back from no enemy. It has his moments where like a metaphor try to show that a courage of one man can make much more to bow to him and be defeated. Zilong is a true hero a idealistic soldier who fight for peace, his village, his lord and a dream of a family in a safe world. Andy Lau does a very good role here in the first part is young and fearless and doesn't seem so wise but when he look much older after 32 years he is just great a general who is like a rock unmovable, undefeated and named The Invicible General.I really like the epic moments when he is facing a army alone and he is going to freely give his life on the battlefield. Samo Hung as Luo Ping-An he plays also good giving life to a character who is invisible to the others and not a hero like Zilong wanting to be much more then the destiny has in mind for him. And not the last Maggie Q is a strong feminine touch to the movie being a great strategist and a good warrior. The overall of the movie is don't miss it if u like war movies with heroes that doesn't fear death you will not be disappointed. The only drawback of the movie is the time much to less to present a truly epic feeling. He doesn't give enough time to all of the characters in the movie with much more potential. If it had like 160 minutes to show you each character as a great personality who fights for honor and strives to reach their goals it will really be a great movie.

Three kingdom: Resurrection of the Dragon tells about the legend of one famous General Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdom. But unfortunately, there are many flaws in this movie. First, this movie is a little bit off from the actual history. I never knew that Zhao Yun started his first career as a soldier directly under Liu Bei. He should been under a general name Gongsun Zan, before he changed his loyalty to Liu Bei. Then, there are Cao Ying and Luo Ping-An. Who the hell are they? Because as far as I know, the one who fought Zhao Yun in the last battle was Chao Zhen. Secondly, for the actor. I personally think that Andy Lau is well-suited as General Zhao Yun here. But the actor for both General Guan Yu and Zhang-Fei is a little bit out of the course. While the actor who casted as Guan Yu seems too old, the actor's face who cast as Zhang Fei seems so childish. And the actor who played as Zhuge Liang looks like a traditional physician instead of a strategist. Generally, I would say, the casting is a minus here (except for Andy Lau, of course) For the story, it lacks explanation. There's no explanation for any act inside. No briefing before wars, no strategy meeting before wars, no nothing. It just give off the conclusion of what is happening right now, and lead us directly into the war. That's all. And that too, is a minus. But still, I like the war in this. That's why I still give this movie a rating of 6, instead of 5. Not good enough for all three kingdom fans. But if you're looking for just a war movies, than this is definitely for you.

If on other three kingdoms serials or movies, we watched the history of The Three Brothers: Liu Bei, Guan Yu & Zhang Fei, how they started known each other, became brothers with the same goal, and defeated in the end, So on this movie we would know more about 'One of The 5 Tigers General', Zhao Zi Long (子龍) a.k.a Zhao Yun. Since he joined Liu Bei's Shu Han army, The rescue of Liu Shan (Liu Bei's only son) in Changban, and his end. This film focus on him. Of course we can't doubt Andy Lau's acting skill. But the minus point is the film story is a little bit different with the history/novel. And it's too 'little' to show about the great things Zi Long did actually. Because of that you have to know at least a few history about three kingdoms (3 brothers) before, or you will not interest much with this film. If you do, the same as me, will like it much! For some scenes, I need tissues...

The posted review for this film is a disgrace. I agree that It's not a very good film but the reviewer stunned me with his/her towering ignorance. Here's a few points: 1) The romance of the three kingdoms was not a civil war, China wasn't even a united country until afterwards when victory was attained. 2) The reference to more modern British and Nazi helmets is idiotic. The similarity is to first world war helmets anyway so they would be German not Nazi for starters. Secondly everything in the film is traditionally Chinese so why are helmets any different. Thirdly there were no "goodies" or "baddies" so why do they want to subtly want to make us think that. Finally you don't think that two designs for protective headgear might just look similar. 3) Agreed, poor (non existent) characters and objective story telling. But the romance of the three kingdoms is a story which spans many years and a number of lifetimes and has countless characters. It should really have been a trilogy or a series. They really bitten off more than they could chew. Before you go and write something make sure you at least have a clue what you're talking about please. I suspect too many reviewers on this site to have an extra chromosome or two. Come on and put in a little more effort eh.

I watched it once it was released in Indonesia. To tell you this movie is absolutely brilliant movie. Telling about Sam Gok or we knew it as San Gok Yuan Yi (Romance of Three Kingdom), that are telling story about 3 Kingdom battling each other before they reunite. Speaking of Andy Lau acting, there will be no question. He act perfectly and suited ZaoZi Long roles. However, I quite disseminated with the ending that telling all 3 Kingdom re-unite and become Dynasty Jin. They didn't explain what is Dynasty Jin. And some of the story plot are different from the book But I still recommended this movie :) Watch it, its really worth your time

Zhao Zhilong, a legend might not want to spend his hard earned money on this movie about his life. Really, i think this movie doesn't quite live it up to the hype that it should be, and if you had watched "The Warlords" before this one, you'll really be disappointed with the whole setup of plot and action. I give credit, the costumes are quite decently well done, the only complain i have is that the soldiers, commanders and Maggie Q's Cao Ying are too Japanese armoured. Yes, their armour reminds me abit of those armour worn by soldiers, samurais during the warring period. I wouldn't have minded if both Shu and Wei had the same armour but different color in this case. I give credit also for the work done for Andy Lau when he appeared as an aged Zhilong, the make up really bring out the age and favour when you see the aged Zhilong. Other than that, the plot strings itself quite weakly with some narration to string the viewers from one event to another. Fact is, it almost felt like those cut scenes in video games, where they want to bring you right into the action ... and that's how it felt at some points of the movie ... I just felt that it could be far better executed. The action scenes are nothing much to write home too. Like i said before, if you had watched "The Warlords", you'll find it a yawn. I'm not implying i want a lot of violence and gore, but there wasn't much intensity in the fights, from the soldier to soldier clashing up to duels between characters, i just feel a lack of intensity in most of the battle scenes. You will get to see some additional 3 Kingdom characters appearing in this movie, and I really think some of the casting of characters is quite wrong. The 2 big disappointment for me was how Guan Yu looked liked (way too short!) and the casting for Guan Xi. All in all, i wouldn't catch this movie again honestly, wouldn't recommend it. To end off in a positive note, i do have to say that Andy Lau is able to play a decent Zhao Zhilong, just felt bad the movie doesn't really help to showcase his role!

I was so exciting when i got to know the film is released. I drag my girl friend go to the cinema immediately, she was not so exciting but i persuaded she having a try. Then, during the show, we were all deeply moved. She cried and can not stop being emotional even we got to home. Today i check IMDb and see a low score and low remark of this film, i'm so disappointed. IMDb provide a platform for global audience, however for this story, only those who understand Chinese history and have three kingdom story with their growing up can give a fair remark. I've been watching Hollywood movie since i was a boy. This version of three kingdom is the best three kingdom story i've seen and the best movies i've seen. Better than brave heart, godfather, the legend of fall etc.

Well, it is actually a nice movie. Some good fighting scenes and nice music. BUT, it is only a nice movie, if you don't know anything about the actual novel or history this movie should be based on. For people who know the novel or history, you can say the movie is just painful to watch, at least for me. You ask why? Let me give you an comparison: Since it should be based on a novel, let's take LotR. So, you know the story of LotR, you read the novel and you just love it. Now they make a movie out of it and it will be like that: Legolas is the main character(which is fine, since we all like him). And it is about his life, how he should be a great, undefeated warrior(oh, and he is wearing a Roman armor). He started as a pawn under King Aragorn and worked all his way up and during that he hat an fight with Boromir and Theoden. And at the end he fought against the granddaughter of Sauron(you think: what the heck? I have the same thought, when I watched this movie), who is leading Sauron's army(when she was young, Sauron took her to battles with him) and ended up loosing to her and dies. Ah, by the way. Gandalf looks like a beggar and fortune teller. So you see my problem with the movie? It doesn't really have anything to do with the novel. It just borrowed the names and some events. So, if you don't know the novel or the story of the Three Kingdom, go ahead and watch it. It's pretty amusing. But if you DO know the story and want a movie which fits to it. Don't watch it!!! It will destroy your image of the heroes in the novel. Wait for the Red Cliff movie this summer =D So it is only my opinion. Thanks for reading it.

Those who are not familiar with the "Three Kingdoms" period in the history of China will be able to take the movie objectively as presented, character and all. Those who are (regardless of whether through the immensely popular classic novel or through academic studies) may not like the movie. While I am reasonably familiar with the background story (through the novel), the following comments are written from the perspective of the former. While the movie borrows liberally background and characters from The Three Kingdoms, it tells its own story of the fatalistic nature of war. With its welcomed simplicity, the plot allows the movie makers to focus on this theme. The story is told, voice over, by professional soldier Luo Ping-an (Sammo Hung) who gets nowhere after decades of service while watching Zhao Zilong (Andy Lau), a young lad he recruited initially rise to become the most revered general. With impeccable loyalty to the Zu Kingdom through its rise and decline, Zhao comes full circle, after 30 years, to the same place where he made his name. In his final battle, he faces Cao Ying (Maggie Q), the granddaughter of the enemy he once humiliated, now sworn to avenge her grandfather. This movie is a solid, well-crafted piece of coherent work. Andy Lau is perfect for the role of the hero. Maggie Q has demonstrated before that she is more than just a pretty face when it comes to gritty action. In this movie, she also projects the ferocious intensity inherited from a grandfather, a ruthless, cunning emperor and warrior. The action is second to none, particularly the stunning combat scenes on horseback. The photography does full justice to the savagely beautiful landscape and desolate mood. There is also a scene when the haunting sound of the pipa takes the horror of the slaughter in the battlefield to a new dimension. This movie is among the very best in its genre in recent memory.