Red Cliff (2008) movie poster

Red Cliff (2008)

赤壁
"The future will be decided."
ThumbScore
👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 81% (RT: 89%, MC: 73) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureDramaHistoryActionWar

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Runtime
2h 25m
Country
China, Hong Kong, Japan
Language
Chinese
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (874 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
73
Cast
Takeshi Kaneshiro as Zhu Ge Liang
Zhang Fengyi as Cao Cao
Chang Chen as Sun Quan
Vicky Zhao as Sun Shang Xiang
Hu Jun as Zhao Yun
Shido Nakamura as Gan Xing
Lin Chi-Ling as Xiao Qiao
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 874 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 81%.
Overview
In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Red Cliff was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Tony Leung Chiu-wai spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Red Cliff is a 2008 adventure, drama, history film directed by John Woo. In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale.

Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance. The film has been rated by 874 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Red Cliff delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Red Cliff (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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