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Nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Language film this sweeping film from award-winning Russian director Sergei Bodrov tells the epic story of the young Mongol nomad Temudgin, who survived slavery and hardship to become the greatest leader of the Mongol Empire, the legendary Genghis Khan.
Presented in 2:35:1, Anamorphic Widescreen, in it's original Mongolian Language with English subtitles.
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154 of 158 people found the following review helpful
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This is an extraordinary film - you won't see another quite like it. It tells of the childhood, young manhood and coming to power of Khan Termudgin - Genghis Khan. It has, I think been a labour of love for the director, Serge Bodrov, and he has done a remarkable job. I heard a talk about it on the radio, an academic claiming that Genghis had been seen only through the eyes of those whom he conquered, and that, though indeed a great general capable of wielding power decisively to the point of ruthlessness, he was in fact forward-looking and in some ways more merciful than others of his time (the 12th. Century). Whatever the truth of the matter, this film certainly makes a case for him. He is nine when it begins, choosing a bride to whom he remains faithful through every conceivable difficulty, watching the murder of his father, enduring the hatred of adult enemies, enormous physical discomfort and several unlucky quirks of fate. The whole thing is set in amazing landscapes, in Mongolia or North China I presume, and has a visual vastness and strangeness that is very compelling. So, too, is the eerie guttural throat music of the men, and the wonderful skin and fur costumes (especially the hats). It's a love story and works on that level. It also shows how a man like Termudgin could win great power against all the odds, and he is clearly a hero in this film.There are wolves, tremendous thunderstorms, wonderful horsemanship, an apocalyptic battle, terrifying Merkits (a rival tribe who wore skins over their faces to terrify their enemies), a breath-taking recreation of the border city in Tangut Province and, when needed, a cast of thousands (though in fact a surprising amount of the film is quite intimate). There are leaps in the narrative, but strangely that seems almost a benefit, mirroring the forward bounding of the old ballad style, where you are happy to take some things as read. I enjoyed it thoroughly, and I think most people would.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Hands up if you are weary of murky blue cinematography in films today, are you bored by endless CGI effects and incoherent editing in action sequences. do you long for proper movies? well Mongol is a breath of fresh air from the majestic steppes. It is a ravishing movie to look at. The spectacular landscape is definitely the star of the show. Not even Peter Jackson's New Zealand comes close to this mighty wilderness. Oh this film is a joy to watch. It's well acted and directed. Few films can be called 'classic' these days but I believe Mongol can be given that title.
68 of 73 people found the following review helpful
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I just found this film a total breath of fresh air. Its obvious its made by someone who really loves and understands the subject matter, the western worlds perception of Genghis Khan has always been overly demonised, this film goes some way to address this. The cinematography is world class, you get transported to Mongolia and get a real sense of its great plains, the pacing is perfect and the dialog is beautiful.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan
This excellent film is gripping from start to finish. As a child Genghis Khan is wise and decisive beyond his years. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Babs
Great photography but lacks soul
Got this after seeing BBC4's recent documentary on 'The Epic'. It's certainly epic in the sense of its photography and landscapes... but that's about it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J & K
Language Mongolian, Mandarin Chinese.....WRONG
Main Language: Mongolian ONLY (Little bits of Mandarin) English Subs.
Good Movie... Not so good Blu ray + Poor quality in some parts/Great in others.
Good Movie... Not so good Blu ray + Poor quality in some parts/Great in others.
Published 2 months ago by MrCox
Mongol [DVD]
A Fantastic foreign language movie with interesting plot and outstanding scenery. Highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in Asian culture, history etc Action scenes are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Peter
East meets West.
I am greatly disillusioned at the rubbish meted out by the Westernized movie studio's, they all seem to be the same and, predictable these days, so, I took the bull by the horns... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Inquisio
A Slow Film based on Genghis Khan's Fantasy Fiction Life Story
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29-12-2011
A Slow Film based on Genghis Khan's Fantasy Fiction Life Story
My main problem with this film is not the slowness of the story, but the... Read more
29-12-2011
A Slow Film based on Genghis Khan's Fantasy Fiction Life Story
My main problem with this film is not the slowness of the story, but the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Balbinder Mahal
Stunning
This is one of the best foreign language films out on BluRay at the moment and well worth investing in. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. R. Scott
Disgusting and distrubing script
What a load of old rubbish, the script is very irritating and the story is full of contradictions. Gengis asks his blood brother for help in rescuing his wife, and his brother... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sincere Seeker
Utterly Spectacular
Mongol is a spectacular film. The 2007 Russian-made biopic of the Genghis Khan's early years is one of the most impressive and beautiful films of recent years. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MLA
An epic drama
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film, this movie dramatises select aspects of the rise of Genghis Khan. Read more
Published 15 months ago by LXIX
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