#Three kingdoms movie series#

There are the obligatory scenes of multitudes in battle, but Sammo Hung’s typically exquisite choreography also highlights realistic one-on-one confrontations. ‘Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon’ impresses with its gritty, dusty locations and a clear focus on more small scale hand-to-hand combat. Yet this is never intended as the definitive version of one of China’s greatest literary works, just as well considering it is competing with John Woo’s magnum opus.

#Three kingdoms movie series#

Not that ‘Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon’ is a modest production – the screen is awash with extras and impressive sets, culminating in a series of grand set-pieces. As John Woo’s ‘Red Cliff’ project is a spectacular par excellence, the idea to concentrate on just a few of the story’s major characters is a necessary one.

One of the two current re-tellings of ‘Romance Of Three Kingdoms’, Daniel Lee’s effort focuses on a far more intimate story. Yet his participation is exactly what she had hoped for and Cao Ying prepares to gain revenge while also conquering Yellowbird Peak. Septuagenarian Zhao is determined to support his own side in every way and persuades his superiors to use him in the upcoming battle against Cao Ying’s powers.

Cao Cao’s young grand-daughter, observing the battle as the general in training, swears to avenge the humiliation and capture Zhao alive.ĭespite decades passing, the war continues to rumble on and Cao Ying proves to be every bit as capable as her grandfather was. Zhao becomes a constant thorn in the side of Cao Cao’s superior forces and survives a solo mission against thousands of the enemy to rescue Liu Bei’s son. As his bravery and skill sees him rise through the ranks, Zhao befriends portly general Luo Ping’an (Sammo) and the two become sworn brothers against the backdrop of the vast battle for the future rulership of the land. Exceptional warrior Zhao Zilong (Lau) joins the ranks of warlord Liu Bei’s Shu kingdom army.