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Old 02-28-2009, 09:03 AM   #1
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John Woo's Red Cliff mini-review
John Woo successfully encapsulate the spirit of the epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms novels into two movies about one significant battle and restores my faith in him as world-class filmmaker at the same time. All the details and characters in the story can often get very dry, but Woo wisely humanizes the legends and fills each actions scenes with energy and excitement and calm moments with beauty and grandeur. Not crazy about the actor portraying Liu Bei who comes off way too sheepish and lacking in nobility, but every other portrayal is spot on from the legends.

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PS this movie could totally pass for Dynasty Warriors: The Movie.
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John Woos Red Cliff mini review
Totally bizzare show.

John is Jesus. My prediction: The show wont last unless its toned down a bit. Too bad. I like a few of the characters Kai; Butchie; John
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Re: John Woo's Red Cliff mini-review
Chi- where did you find it? Was it online or do you have a DVD? If so... can I borrow it? I'm looking for something to recapture the glory days of Mr. Woo!
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Re: John Woo's Red Cliff mini-review
What the hell? Red Cliff is currently on HDnet Movies cable channel.
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