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Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang Man-chu, who will do everything possible to stop the invasion, even if his troops are outnumbered by thousands of enemies.
In 645 AD, the Goguryeo kingdom faces a massive invasion by the Tang Dynasty army. A small group of Goguryeo soldiers, led by the brave General Yang Man-chu, must defend the Ansi Fortress against overwhelming odds. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outgunned, they utilize ingenious tactics and unwavering courage to hold off the invaders in a desperate struggle for survival.
The Great Battle was a commercial success in South Korea, praised for its epic scale, stunning visuals, and intense action sequences. While some critics noted familiar plot elements common in war films, the overall reception was positive, highlighting its patriotic themes and strong performances.
Praised for its impressive battle choreography and visual spectacle.
Appreciated for its portrayal of Korean historical resilience and heroism.
Some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the war genre.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's grand scale, thrilling action, and compelling historical narrative, often citing its powerful depiction of courage against overwhelming odds.
Nominated for several awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction.
The film's massive set for the Ansi Fortress was built over several months, comprising over 200,000 square meters, and was meticulously designed to reflect historical accuracy.
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The one thing that ‘The Great Battle’ is very good at is spectacle. With over half the movie consisting of action scenes, if you love violence as much as a Spartan, Quentin Tarantino, a video-game-playing teenage boy or me, you will be endl...