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Mongol

Rated R for sequences of bloody violence.

R In Theaters 06/6/2008 , 126min.
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Critic score based on 27 reviews

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October 17, 2008
MsbcCook
Most entertaining period movie. I agree with Gregziglar, I do not watch movies for history lessons. Like Calgon, I just want it to take me away... beautiful scenery, love not lust/sex, strong women and two absolutely fascinating MEN. Merci, Sergei Bodrov
October 04, 2008
Cmdrofficer
I thought it was absulutely awesome. Its a must see!
August 09, 2008
GREGZIGLAR
I liked this a lot. It may or may not have been historically accurate, but I don't go to movies for history lessons anyway. I go to be entertained, and this was entertaining. However, for my own particular taste, it was way too bloody. The battle scenes were edited and filmed partially with that "shaky camera" effect to enhance the tension and action, but I don't like that effect personally.
July 09, 2008
Star1540
The movie was better than I thought it would be. I really enjoyed the fighting scenes.
July 06, 2008
Laurie Sun
Sorry, didn't hit the right button. Just for the record. Mongols never fought hand to hand or used swords. They never hugged each other, or said "Thank You" after receiving a gift of fermented horse milk. Also, he was never imprisoned or rescued by his wife. The sacred mountain also didn't have an alter or wolves hanging around. Mongols also never hugged each other. I guess even Russian

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Variety
This Central Asia-set historical epic from Russian helmer Sergei Bodrov ("Nomad") boasts breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique traditions. Full Review
A.O. Scott
The New York Times
Mongol -- or, as I prefer to think of it, "Genghis Khan: The Early Years" -- is a big, ponderous epic, its beautifully composed landscape shots punctuated by thundering hooves and bloody, slow-motion battle sequences. Full Review
Alissa Simon
Variety
This Central Asia-set historical epic from Russian helmer Sergei Bodrov ("Nomad") boasts breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique traditions. Full Review
Claudia Puig
USA Today
Mongol is quality escapism: an exotic saga that compels, moves and envelops us with its grand and captivating story. Full Review
Dana Stevens
Slate
My only problem with Mongol is that--how often in life do you get to write this sentence?---Genghis Khan is a little too nice. Full Review