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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...... autiful scenery, love not lust/sex, strong women and two absolutely fascinating MEN. Merci, Sergei Bodrov Full Review
October 17,2008
MsbcCook
I thought it was absulutely awesome. Its a must see!
October 04,2008
Cmdrofficer
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. Full Review
August 09,2008
GREGZIGLAR
The movie was better than I thought it would be. I really enjoyed the fighting scenes.
July 09,2008
Star1540
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... nk 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 directors can go Hollywood. Full Review
July 06,2008
Laurie Sun
Critic Reviews
This Central Asia-set historical epic from Russian helmer Sergei Bodrov ("Nomad") boasts breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique traditions.Full Review
Variety
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
A.O. Scott
The New York Times
This Central Asia-set historical epic from Russian helmer Sergei Bodrov ("Nomad") boasts breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique traditions.Full Review
Alissa Simon
Variety
In the end, we're about a third of the way through the great Khan's life; he hasn't even begun to take down the cities of Cathay or spread his seed. That suggests two sequels. I, for one, can't wait.Full Review
Stephen Hunter
Washington Post
I don't know the Mongolian word for panache, but Mongol's got plenty of it. The battle scenes are as notable for their clarity as their intensity; we can follow the strategies, get a sense of who's losing and who's winning. The physical production is sumptuous.Full Review
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
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