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Three Kingdoms: The Resurrection of the Dragon (First Print Edition) DVD
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Our Price: $16.75
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Manufacturer: Sun Jian Media Corp.
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0880908050532
Feature: 1 disc package (region 0 ntsc)
Format: DVD Region
Label: Sun Jian Media Corp.
Manufacturer: Sun Jian Media Corp.
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Sun Jian Media Corp.
Region Code: 0
Running Time: 97
Studio: Sun Jian Media Corp.
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Features
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1 disc package (region 0 ntsc)
Cantonese and Mandarin Audio
English and Chinese Subtitles
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Editorial Reviews:
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His country torn asunder by civil war, Zhao, a common man heeds the call of duty and from the humblest of roots rises through the ranks on wings of courage and cunning to command an army charged with liberating the land from an evil warlord. Inspiring by action, honor and a dream of unifying his divided nation, Zhao's heroism becomes legend, but as the years pass and the throne changes hands the war still rages on. When a newly enthroned king decides peace can only be achieved by defeating the warlords once and for all, the aging Zhao embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Bad DVD Quality - Looks like pirating from Theater
Comment: I ordered this DVD from Amazon. Paid over $20 more dollar. The quality of the DVD BOX and DVD Disk print are blurt that it actually looks like pirate DVD. When I look at the DVD movie, there are frame that has some strange object on the screen. It made me think that this DVD was duplicated by filming the movie in the theater.
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Summary: Surface scratcher
Comment: Plot seems fractured and it just doesn't flow, probably as it jumps through time too quickly and because of this you cannot get indepth with the characters and story. Mainly I think this is because the film is too short, it almost needs to be a trilogy! There is not enough time in the film to get to know all the different characters and feel for them through their struggles. Even the relationships between the characters during the film are so short it makes their own emotions seem fake. I really thought it had potential and I got right into it at the start...but once he becomes 'old' it rushes through too much to feel as though you can get indepth in the film on all levels...I felt it just scratches the surface of what seems a wonderful story. Awesome fight scenes make up for it though and I still enjoyed it, but left wanted more. Subtitles move to quickly unfortunately.
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Summary: Dynasty Warriors / Romance of the 3 Kingdoms
Comment: If ya ever played the video games: Dynasty Warriors or Romance of the 3 Kingdoms which are based on this China's greatest literary classic from the period epic Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon. You'll be familier with the characters like Lie Bei, his Five Tiger Generals (ÜÕ>') of the Kingdom of Shu: Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and Huang Zhong;& thier enemy Cao Cao & Cao Pi in this film. Though big-budget Chinese epics have become a mighty familiar sight in recent years, the Three Kingdoms era and its fabled lore is rarely tackled in cinema, making this latest blockbuster from Daniel Lee (Dragon Squad, A Fighter's Blues) a groundbreaking effort. and directed by Daniel Lee with a reported budget of US$25 million.The film is one of the two Three Kingdoms-related films in 2008, the other being John Woo's Red Cliff but Deftly hitting screens before John Woo's Three Kingdoms adaptation Red Cliff, Resurrection of the Dragon is based on Luo Guangzhong's 14th-century novel which romanticizes the heroic exploits of Shu King Liu Bei and his larger-than-life generals and advisor. Maintaining his Mandarin period blockbuster streak after A Battle of Wits and The Warlords, Andy Lau stars as legendary general Zhao Zilong (better known as Zhao Yun), immortalized in both Luo's novel and in popular culture as the paragon of courage, charisma, and strength. Starting off as a foot soldier, Zhao rises quickly in the ranks to become the top general under Liu Bei (Ngok Wah). He becomes a living legend in his time with his undefeated record and staggering feats, including single-handedly rescuing Liu's infant son from the grips of Wei King Cao Cao (Damian Lau). Through the many years of war, tides rise and ebb for the Kingdom of Shu and comrades fall one by one, leaving Zhao alone as the invincible general. With his legacy at stake, Zhao leads his final expedition against a Wei army now headed by Cao Cao's granddaughter Cao Ying (Maggie "Twinkie" Q ).
Other than leading man Andy Lau and pan-Asian beauty Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III), Resurrection of the Dragon features a stunning line-up of veteran actors including some of Hong Kong's greatest stars of yesteryear. Producer Sammo Hung serves as the narrator of the film in the role of Pingan, Zhao's ambitious friend of humble achievements. Damian Lau, Iron Monkey's Yu Rong Guang, and Shaw Brothers heroes Ngok Wah and Ti Lung light up the screen in welcome supporting appearances, while rising action stars Andy On and Vanness Wu lead the way for a new generation. Though it takes some liberal departures from history and the original novel, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon hits the mark with its epic story, sweeping images, and fierce characterization, gallantly capturing the life and times of Three Kingdoms hero Zhao Zilong. Andy Lau stars as Zhao Zilong, a veteran general of the Kingdom of Shu who took a last stand against the invading forces from the Kingdom of Wei. Maggie Q is the fictional Cao Ying, a grand-daughter of the warlord Cao Cao, whose son Cao Pi became the first emperor of the Kingdom of Wei.The story depicts an alternate history, following the events that unfolded in the Three Kingdoms era through the life of the legendary Shu general Zhao Zilong. Zhao Zilong began his military career as a soldier in Liu Bei's army. Zhao Zilong once displayed his fine spear skills to Liu Bei in a small face-off with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. This impressed Liu Bei, and he decided to promote Zhao Zilong to the rank of a general. Zhao Zilong was bestowed with the 'All Piercing Spear'.Zhao Zilong scored his first victory in battle by outwitting Cao Cao at the Battle of Changban. He managed to rescue Liu Bei's son, A Dou from the clutches of the forces of Cao Cao by fighting them single-handedly. Cao Cao's life was put in great peril and he also lost his personal weapon to Zhao Zilong. Cao Ying, who had witnessed Zhao Zilong's acts, swore to help her grandfather regain his lost pride by capturing Zhao Zilong alive.As history passed, Zhao Zilong had never lost in any battle he fought in, hence earning himself the title of 'The Undefeated General' (ÃY>'R). Cao Pi forced the last ruling Han emperor to abdicate in his favour and proclaimed himself Emperor of the Kingdom of Wei. Thereafter, Liu Bei assumed the title of Emperor of Shu-Han as a spiritual successor to the fallen Han dynasty by carrying on the family name. Zhao Zilong joined the ranks of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and Huang Zhong to be one of the Five Tiger Generals sworn to defend the Han imperial family.
Years after Zhuge Liang's first failed Northern Expedition, he embarked on a second expedition. Zhao Zilong had reached the age of 71 by then, hence Zhuge Liang had doubts about allowing him to join in the expedition. However his persistence ensured him a role in the expedition. The Chancellor handed him two satches, instructing him to open them as per situations. Zhao Zilong set forth on the expedition expecting to achieve a major victory once more. His first feat was the slaying of the four sons of Wei general Han De (similar to the Novel). As Han De retreated, it became obvious that it was a ploy to lure Zhao Zilong into a trap, planned by the Wei commander Cao Ying. Zhao Zilong was forced to retreat to the Yellowbird Peak. It was there where Zhao Zilong pitted his last strength against Cao Ying.In a single one-to-one duel, Zhao Zilong bouted Cao Ying but decided to let her off. During the fight, the undefeated general received a battle scar for the first time ever in his career. The surbordinate generals of Zhao Zilong engaged in a fierce battle with the Wei forces, but were defeated after Cao Ying sacrificed Han De to bring gunpowder into the battlefield. All was lost for Zhao Zilong. He stripped off his armour, picked up his Piercing Spear, and charged towards the Wei forces in a last ditch effort, swearing to defend the Yellowbird Peak, and the dignity of the Kingdom of Shu-Han with the last general and last man.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Too far away from facts + The acting and directing are not engaging as other movies of the same genre.
Comment: There are two things I don't like about this movie.
1. There are many major details that are not true to history. Fitstly, Zi Long or Zhao Yun did not die in the battle. He died of old age (1). Secondly, at the battle of Chanban, Liu Bei's wife, Lady Gan was not killed. She's rescued by Zhao Yun. Thirdly, Zhao Yun never fought with Cao Cao's niece according to history!
You can verify all the details by visiting wikipedia dot org. Sorry, I can't embed the link here. It seems Amazon is blocking that feature. If you find any other reliable website talking about the 3 kingdoms period in China, please put that information here. I'd appreciate that.
2. The acting and directing are not engaging as in other movies of the same genes such as the Warlords. The fighting scenes are so so but they're not good as the ones in the Warlords either.
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Summary: A Chinese Spaghetti Western
Comment: The title music sounded like A Fistful of Dollars or For A Few Dollars More. The movie is a brave historical
drama like Braveheart in which the hero dies at the end.
It also reminds one of the Spanish hero El Cid (DVD) - BY GOLDEN CLASSIC COLLECTIBLES. I liked the strange spears with swords on the
ends and the martial arts. The Chinese lute music using triads and the martial bass drums were authentic as well. The art of war in China has
very much a fatal quality in The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special Edition. The hero of the people is defeated, but not humbled.
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