Mongol

[Ron Temple]

If you don't mind subtitles, but like history, different cultures and great film making, check out Mongol in either BD or SD (great transfer). Stunning cinematography of the Russian/Chinese steppes, roles played by Mongols :D, no western actors, language is Mongolian. It was up for an Oscar in 2007, but was released over here about a month ago. Even my wife loved it. Strong characters, excellent acting, simple but effective story telling make this very easy to understand without the subs.

BTW...Genghis Khan had a tough life :D. This was supposed to be the first of a trilogy, but might be the only one. It's about the road to becoming the Great Khan and his great wife, Borte.

For those who like something different.

[F1nut]

I enjoyed it.

[mutelight]

I also enjoyed it and yes, the cinematography is phenomenal.

[mmadden28]

If you don't mind subtitles, but like history, different cultures and great film making,....
That's me :D. My wife doesn't care for subtitles, but all of the recent ones I've seen, once into the film a bit, I almost forget about the subtitles and I think I can actually fluently understand the language (even though I really can't :o ).
I'll check this out-Thanks!

[mark090852]

Thanks for the recommendation. I just added the Blu-ray version to my queue at BB online.

[Ron Temple]

That's me :D. My wife doesn't care for subtitles, but all of the recent ones I've seen, once into the film a bit, I almost forget about the subtitles and I think I can actually fluently understand the language (even though I really can't :o ).
I'll check this out-Thanks!That's pretty much me too. If the movie isn't too dialog driven. I tried this French movie that got great reviews...something about a midget and a big blonde super model :cool:, but the dialog was so fast I couldn't keep up with the subs...had to give up...I'm told I missed a good one. Luckily, the Mongols are laconic sorts ;).

[mark090852]

That's pretty much me too. If the movie isn't too dialog driven. I tried this French movie that got great reviews...something about a midget and a big blonde super model :cool:, but the dialog was so fast I couldn't keep up with the subs...had to give up...I'm told I missed a good one. Luckily, the Mongols are laconic sorts ;).


Ron, let me recommend another movie with subtitles. It's a Danish movie called "After The Wedding". A little English mixed in. A VERY powerful, emotional drama. Not for everybody but my wife and I liked it enough to buy it and add it to our collection.

[Ricardo]

I also liked Mongol a lot; different "mold" type of movie. I wish there were more like this.

[capecodder]

Pretty cool movie. Looking forward to the next installments which I hope they do.

[mmadden28]

FYI, the BluRay version of this is on sale right now ( thru 12/31) at Amazon for $9.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Mongol-Rise-Genghis-Khan-Blu-ray/dp/B001C0JCNS/ref=br_lf_m_1000439161_1_5_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=dvd&pf_rd_p=494850831&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000439161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ZJYXAJQ27D90AM2EQ3Y)

Of course I ordered it last year when it was $22 and still haven't yet had a chance to watch it - Oh well.