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The Warrior (2001)

The Warrior (2001)
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Touted as the most expensive Korean film ever produced, Musa is a sweeping real-life epic about an official envoy from Koryo (ancient Korea) struggling to stay alive in war-torn China. The film is set in 1375 when the Yuan dynasty collapses after a 100-year reign against the insurgent Ming. As the Ming dynasty solidifies power pushing the remaining Yuan armies to the north and west, Koryo sends a delegation of diplomats to shore up their strained relations with the new government. Upon arrival the lead diplomat is thrown in jail and the rest are exiled to the dusty hinterland for spying. There, the party is ambushed by Yuan soldiers. The survivors are led by General Choi Jung and a bodyguard slave of another fallen general, Yeo-sol. After facing all sorts of adversities, the group make it to a remote country inn where they learn that the beautiful Ming princess Furong (played by Zhang Ziyi of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame) has been kidnapped. When Yeo-sol gets abducted by the same band of Yuan thugs, Choi Jung resolves to free them both. Fleeing from the same Yuan army, the Koryo warriors with Furong in tow learn that the Yuan has burned all ferryboats in the Yellow River valley. When they happen upon a group of Ming refugees, Furong promises them supplies and safe passage home if they escort the refugees to the Mud Castle upriver. The castle, however, proves to be in ruins and the Yuan are closing in. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Starring:
Ahn Sung-kee, Jung Woo-Sung, (more)
Director(s):
Kim Sung-su
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Warrior

Touted as the most expensive Korean film ever produced, Musa is a sweeping real-life epic about an official envoy from Koryo (ancient Korea) struggling to stay alive in war-torn China. The film is set in 1375 when the Yuan dynasty collapses after a 100-year reign against the insurgent Ming. As the Ming dynasty solidifies power pushing the remaining Yuan armies to the north and west, Koryo sends a delegation of diplomats to shore up their strained relations with the new government. Upon arrival the lead diplomat is thrown in jail and the rest are exiled to the dusty hinterland for spying. There, the party is ambushed by Yuan soldiers. The survivors are led by General Choi Jung and a bodyguard slave of another fallen general, Yeo-sol. After facing all sorts of adversities, the group make it to a remote country inn where they learn that the beautiful Ming princess Furong (played by Zhang Ziyi of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame) has been kidnapped. When Yeo-sol gets abducted by the same band of Yuan thugs, Choi Jung resolves to free them both. Fleeing from the same Yuan army, the Koryo warriors with Furong in tow learn that the Yuan has burned all ferryboats in the Yellow River valley. When they happen upon a group of Ming refugees, Furong promises them supplies and safe passage home if they escort the refugees to the Mud Castle upriver. The castle, however, proves to be in ruins and the Yuan are closing in. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
133 mins

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Director(s):
Kim Sung-su
Writer(s):
Kim Sung-su
Producer(s):
Cho Min-Hwan, Zhang Xia
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence)
The Warrior Awards:
  • 2003 - FanTasia International Film Festival - Peoples' Choice: Best Asian Film (Bronze)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Hien T.

    Several reviewers could not understand the reason for why the characters are doing what they are doing. Even though mentioned in the film...it may seem farfetched without understanding the old thinking back then. Imagine that you are an envoy to China...you deliver gold and gifts to the Chinese Emperor to ensure that he leaves your country alone, expecting an official letter stating that. Imagine getting arrested and exiled, suspected of aiding the Chinese Emperor's enemies. Gold and gifts lost...you can't go home (without getting your heads chopped off by your own king)...and here's one chance of redemption? You'd take it too. This movie is refreshing and tragically good. I don't care much for the excessive Rated R Plus violence, though.

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    Todd L.

    ...and much diferent it is. Musa is less flashy and more gritty & brutal. Great story,acting and the cinematography is amazing! Combat scenes are harsh and very bloody but not overdone. I like the subtle(and tragic) love story intertwined there.Musa is on my Top list and that's a difficult list to make. It's too bad that many people find subtitles so hard to deal with that it would cause them to let a grand film like this go unwatched. Get over it and SEE THIS FILM. You won't regret it.

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    Cathy R.

    IF you like great sword work, spear work, and realistic battle scenes, this overlooked gem is for you. Sorry no ridiculous wire work just great martial arts choreography, cool characters, and a fair bit more story than usual. If you lke the 13th Warrior, check this one out. It's even worth the subtitles and I usually couldn't be paid to watch one of those films.

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