Movie Review - Sacrifice
By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist
Photos Samuel Goldwyn Films
Sacrifice.
Samuel Goldwyn Films. Starring Ge You, Hauang Xiaoming, Fan Bing-Bing, Wang
Zue-Qi, Zhang Feng-Yi, Vincent Zhao and Hai Qing. Written and Directed by Chen Kaige.
Produced by Chen Hong.
General Tu Angu (Wang Zde-Qi) |
Set in during the Yuan Dynasty in 5th century
China, the entire family of the Zhao clan is murdered by rival general Tu Angu
who ruthlessly seizes the throne and rules with an iron fist.
Baby Zhao taken in by Dr. Cheng Ying (Ge You) |
But a doctor who
delivered the last survivor of the Zhao clan not only secretly takes the child
as his own to save him but he makes the child the godchild of the evil general
so he can grow up knowing the ways of the royal palace.
Grown Zhao Wu (Vincent Zhao) |
For when he is old
enough, he’ll revenge the death of his family to reclaim the bloodline throne.
Fight to the death, Gen. Tu Angu vs. Zhao Wu |
The film has breath taking scenery, suspense, emotion and plenty of
martial-arts action.
****Excellent!
(Ride In The Front 1st Class!)
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