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Rated R for sequences of epic warfare. Did you know Edit. Trivia This movie had been divided in two parts for the theatrical release in the Asian market. The American release will be the condensed version of these two parts. The reason given was that the Asian viewers are more familiar with the characters and their exploits while the western viewers might be confused with the numerous characters and their similar names therefore keeping it simple for the US market. Goofs At , after the first battle, there is a shot from a low angle where you can see the generals sitting on there horses, showing the soles of their shoes.

You can clearly see that their shoes have sneaker soles. Quotes Zhuge Liang : We must fight even if we cannot win. Alternate versions For the UK theatrical release, cuts were required to remove a shot of a cruel and dangerous horse fall a horse being tripped and falling forward, rolling over on its neck. The cuts were required in accordance with the Cinematograph Films Animals Act User reviews Review. Top review. A review of the European version. Here he get the creative independence he deserves and creates the most successful and most expensive ever Chinese films.

But the south is defiance. Even with this new alliance, Cao Cao still outnumbers the 3 Kingdoms with a force of , troops. Zhou Yu and Kongming sets out the win the coming battle with strategy, expert military tactics, trickery, the weather and spies.

Here the two forces set out for the coming battle. John Woo is an action director and the martial arts and the battles are well handle, if OTT but that's what John Woo does. He has flair and the fights are bloody. He has fun with the CGI, from the battles to following arrows and doves when they are in flight. He gets to combine both Asian and Hollywood style of film-making. The music as well combine both Asian and Western styles. The film itself feels like the Chinese Lord of the Rings.

Tony Leung is the strongest link in the film, he is an expert martial artist and a good actor, being in House of Flying Daggers, the Infernal Affiars Trilogy and Lust Caution just to name a few.

He offers another good performances. Other actors also offer good performances and they was no one who dragged the film down. The Western version combines the films, and its also the dumbed down version. The English was just weird in context with the rest of film. The film also does change in tone from it beginning.

Lets hope that the DVD release in the West will be of both films or an extended edition. FAQ 2. What are the differences between the British releases and the uncut versions? What's the deal with the International Version? Details Edit. Release date December 4, United States. Official site China Official site United States.

The Battle of Red Cliff. Beijing, China. John Woo. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Red Cliff will be the site for the gigantic battle. Did you know Edit. Trivia All entries contain spoilers. Goofs When Pit first takes an arrow after learning that Sun Shangxiang was Piggy, the arrow is clearly in the middle of the second layer of his armor, yet on the next shot, the arrow is now in the top layer of the armor. Connections Follows Red Cliff User reviews 36 Review.

Top review. Epic Excitement. After the fantastic first part, the second starts a little underwhelming. This film isn't quite as action packed as the first, instead building to the amazing finale.

So there's about an hour and a half of each camp planning attacks and working to defeat the enemy. There are some really good parts here especially how the rebels procure arrows but it all pales in comparison to the massive, explosive finale. It's one of the best war scenes ever put to film and absolutely exciting.

Overall, this is a masterpiece of film and one of the best war movies of all time. It's well worth your time. FAQ 1. What's the deal with the International Version?

Details Edit. Release date November 20, United States. Official site China Official site Hong Kong.