Tae Guk Gi (The Brotherhood of War)

[woodyjacobs]

Has anyone else seen this? It is a Korean -made film about two brothers being drafted to fight in the Korean War. I thought it was excellent. Excellent battle scenes (as good and certainly as graphic as SPR, for instance), decent (not great) sound, very good PQ. AND a terrific story and first-rate acting. It is worth reading the subtitles for this one guys. It is a bit long but most epics are. My local Blockbuster had it, yours might too.

[Ron-P]

I didn't relaize this was out on dvd yet. This was one I wanted to blind buy, it looks outstanding. Thanks for the heads up woody.

[woodyjacobs]

I've gotten where I don't purchase many DVDs but I might have to have this one. It really is very good...if you don't mind some serious gore.

[Ron-P]

Worse then SPR or Blackhawk Down?

[begbie]

Damn !? I've had this flick for a while but never got around to watching it.

I'll try this weekend. :)

[woodyjacobs]

No, about the same in terms of gore. The battle scenes are shot in a similar style to SPR and Blackhawk Down...jumpy, edgy, chaotic.

[Ron-P]

I watched this last night, most impressive. The acting by the two brothers is excellent. The story line keeps you hooked and the battles are extremely well done.

[PolkThug]

Ron's word is good enough for me, I'll have to check it out.



" "Tae-Guk-Gi" is the most expensive Korean film ever made, costing 13 billion won ($12 million), with a cast of top Korean stars. "

[woodyjacobs]

Glad you liked it Ron. The battle scenes really kept me on the edge of my seat...first new film to do that to me in quite some time.