Sorry, this movie sucks

Memorable, crazy movie

Good concept, poorly executed.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Epic battle scenes, remarkable backdrops and scenery, excellent cinematography and photography. This movie is beautiful to look at. Even the gruesome battle scenes are poetry in motion. Whomever is in charge of filming this deserves attention.The acting is pretty good by the principals. Sung-Kee Ahn was very good at his portrayal of the Sergeant who takes on a more prominent role as the movie progresses. The movie seems to shift is focus from the general, to the slave, to the sergeant. Zhang Ziyi plays the princess but her range seems more limited here (in one of her early roles) compared to now. It's actually quite surprising because I thought she did an excellent job in "The Road Home" which was her first major film. Perhaps here she didn't have as much to work with?9/10Story wasn't too complicated but the character development is interesting. The battles were amazing. And the scenery, choice of camera angles, and lighting were all impressive.

i have to say i wasn't expecting anything grand wen i sat down to watch this film. was it due to the subject matter? i really don't know. this part of Chinese/korean history is relatively unknown. i knew that the main contenders in asia like Korea, china, mongolia and japan had been involved in several wars against each other at some point but never really come across any films on the subject. however this film uses these circumstances to portray a struggle for survival and showcases the ultimate sacrifice for love, honour and protection of the weak. this film is beautifully shot and exceptionally acted, this includes every single actor/actress. the quality of this film is undeniable. at no point does the film get boring, what with the battle scenes, love scenes and in fighting of the main characters. may i make a note at this point that the actor who plays ga-nam is really familiar but looking on his file this is the only film he has ever done, it seems that a few of the actors are very limited in experience but it does not show. the relationships in this film are the main reason this film works, the characters are so believable because they squabble, complain and fight each other. they are in a difficult situation not of their own making, yet through their sense of honour and loyalty to their general they come through their own fears and give their all for the cause. i have to admit i wasn't expecting the cost to be so severe at the end, you'll see what i mean. however i think this adds to the films motto of self sacrifice for a better cause.you'll enjoy this film, no matter what kind of films you usually watch.

It is definitely one of the best movies I have seen.The psychological depth of the characters,and the sublime truthfulness of their relations is something,I'm afraid,no western movie is even near to presenting with such ability.. Bravo to the whole crew,the actors were superb... The scenes,even though raw,and tough to watch at some points,were,in fact-pure poetry. There is nothing brutal in what motivates the violence in the movie,and you can only get inspired by the will the characters in it have to go to the extreme,driven by the force of real,true human contact,whether it is love,devotion,inspiration,respect,passion.. The freedom,the choice to feel it all is what makes the slave a free man,and the princess so weak and frail,shivering to the bone.. A big bravo for Woo-sung Jung,who made his character as beautiful as it could possibly get,for making it shine so bright.The ending is far more then touching,thank you for the experience!

Musa, though long and drawn out, was entertaining and well written. I felt the authenticity of the actors and sets.I'm especially pleased with this film because one of the most fascinating Asian cultures is also one of the least explored on the big screen. I was very much impressed by the Korean actors and their ability to deliver powerful and meaningful roles.I definitely would recommend this film not to martial arts buffs (which this is not what the film is about at all), but to world history buffs that would like to take a glimpse at an unexplored culture for the first time.