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  Written July 18, 2008

  Mongol (aka Braveheart 2008) - best picture of the year!!!!!

  by ginal69

  Secretly this maybe the best movie of the year so far in my humble opinion...
  
  It's a Mongolian Braveheart. EVERYTHING that made Braveheart one of the greatest films (for its genre) of all time - is here, in spades. In fact, Mongol does a couple of things maybe even better than BH...
  
  Incredible acting - Temudgin (Genghis Khan) was simply unbelievable. Yes the movie is subtitled - but half way thru the film u almost don't need them anymore with his character. His emotions, state of mind, intent, et literaly ooze off the skin.
  
  Glorious battle scenes. The big battle between Temudgin and Jamukha is not to missed. (Temudgin's heavy calvary illustrates why heavy cav WERE the tanks of the day!)
  
  Intellegence. SO much isn't said - because it doesn't need to be. We are left to come to our own conclusions (so we believe as they're really supplied invisibly and intelectually by the director).
  
  Really, I could gush all day. Mongol is SUPREME movie magic at its best!!!!!

  • 40 out of 41 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 10, 2008

  Mongol - FANTASTIC!

  by ericweider

  No movie is perfect and even if you love this one - like I did - you'll find a couple of things about it to pick at.
  
  But overall this film is a masterpeice. It is powerful, gorgeous, and emotional. And there are plenty of good life lessons in it too.
  
  Run, don't walk, too see Mongol.

  • 32 out of 35 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 13, 2008

  Mongol

  by MBD46

  My husband and I went to see Mongol because of the trailers (which were few and far between) we saw on TV. As history buffs, we were interested in the life of Ghengis Khan. This movie surprised though because instead of it being about his rule as the Khan of the Mongols, it tells the story of how he becomes Khan in a very symbolic and beautiful way.
  
  We enjoyed the gorgeous cinematography, and its influence in the film. It, too, is very much a major character in the film. Additionally, the supporting actors were excellent--especially the actress who plays Ghengis Khan's wife.
  
  We agree that if you enjoy sweeping epics with beautiful scenery, you should see this on the big screen before it gets away.

  • 15 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 18, 2008

  Mongol

  by riskdoc

  This is a great movie about a person, culture, period, and part of the world most Americans know little about. In spite of subtitles, it is easy to follow and very well acted and directed. Ghengis Khan is facinating!

  • 15 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 21, 2008

  MONGOL is EPIC!

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  Russian director - Sergei Bodrov - successfully translated the dramatic early life of Temudjin aka Genghis Khan onto the screen - giving us a well-crafted historical tale of epic proportions worthy of its Best Foreign Language Film Oscar nomination.
  
  MONGOL(first film of a trilogy) has beautifully filmed landscapes from locations in China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. The scope of this movie is encompassing and touched on the culture, ritual/customs, lifestyles, costumes, languages, religions/spirituality, and societies of 12th century Mongolia.
  
  Director Sergei Bodrov and the international cast of MONGOL captured, conveyed, and added depth to the multi-dimensional facets of the characters in the movie with believable portrayals against such gorgeously composed exotic backdrops.
  
  It is so refreshing to see real-life action once again - instead of the now-standard Hollywood computer-image generated faux scenes.
  
  Recommendation: GO SEE IT and BE INSPIRED!
  
  GRADE: A
  
  

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• Must Go!
  Written July 5, 2008

  Mongol

  by Joseph_Horn

  This international film about the early life of Temudgin, known to history as Genghis Khan, is one of the best films I have seen in some time. The cinematography is superb, the acting conveys just the right emotions and the music heightened the film.
  
  Some might fault Mongol for being slow paced, but I feel this was deliberate in order to give a non-Mongol audience the chance to digest a new culture and information that is totally foreign except the student of 12th and 13th Century Non-Western Civilizations. The film garnered an R rating probably primarily because of the graphic portrayal of violence and bloodshed during its battle scenes coupled with some of the adult but everyday language and one well-done sex scene between Tenudgin and his wife.
  
  I teach World Civilizations on the college level and will definitely recommend this film to my students in the introductory course of World Civilizations as well as to anyone simply wanting to see an extremely well made motion pictur

  • 13 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 2, 2008

  Moving Mongol Movie

  by Open minded

  If you love history or epic stories or Asia, Mongol is for you. The story of Genghis Khan, it is filmed in China, Mongolia and Khazakstan where the land is vast and beautiful. It tells the story of the boy from age 10 until he unites all the Mongols under his leadership. It is also the story about his committed and unconditional relationship to his wife and family and shows that relationship as central to his life. In turn, it saved him many times. Georgous film, great music.

  • 12 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 29, 2008

  Mongol

  by drphysh

  uexepectedly spectacular. subtitles, photography, cast/performances, geographic experiences, all
  contribute to the satisfaction one feels upon seeing this film.

  • 12 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 30, 2008

  Mongol

  by -wfg

  The reason that we've never been told the real story of Ghengis Khan and his influence in building the modern world is that Mongolia has always been off limits to the outside world. Plus, Khan himself never allowed anyone to record his life while he lived. It wasn't until the late 1990s that an accurate biography could be pieced together for the rest of the world. This movie breathtakiingly tells it.
  
  Shot in Mongolia in the area of Khan's birth and youth, it chronicles his early years and ends after his first major conquest. It threads all the major facets of Khan's eventual influences on those he conquered and underscores why those he conquered actually wanted to follow him on.
  
  A Russian production, the production values, soundtrack, and cinematography are exquisite! It is epic in purpose and the director is on the mark. Most of the landscapes call to mind scenes from "Days of Heaven," or "Dances With Wolves." Only better in my opinion.
  
  Deserves "Best Foreign Film" Oscar!

  • 10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written June 26, 2008

  Mongol

  by lumpkinsx4

  This is a beautiful film! It is also, at times, very graphic. It is mostly thought provoking. I find myself yearning to learn more about the Mongol Society. I would recomend this movie to a very select group, definitely not for everyone.

  • 10 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 22, 2008

  MONGOL

  by foreignfilmlover

  This film is a 'must see'. It is historical--depicting the life of a great warrior. There was not a dull moment in the film. Watch it--if just to learn how Genghis Khan came to be and get some insight into his character.

  • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 14, 2008

  Excellent Human Story of a young boy remaining true to his values ... and see what happened

  by Wyoming_Ice_Hammer

  Can you imagine ... I thought this would be a story of conquest ... but, instead it is a love story AND a story of how a young boy grows to manhood, overcoming the disasters awaiting him which spring from the enemies his father made (sins of the father visited upon the family after his murder). Told in the first person, it is intense and gripping, with humor along the way ... definate a must see with your teenage kids because of all the discussion of loyalty and values that can spring from the shared viewing. Very good ... I hope there's a sequel!

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written July 29, 2008

  Mongol

  by chixpeas

  I liked the film because it seemed to capture 12th century Mongol life. As to the acting, much of it is conveyed by what is NOT said. This forces the viewer to align himself with what the character seems to be thinking. The pacing was a tad slow and I expected more revelation of the Khan's story. However, it is a great looking film. The film does a good job describing the culture and social norms of its characters. It's hard to compare this film to other movies because the director or writer seems to be aiming for a different sort of biopic. There are fleeting elements of destiny and spirituality that are omitted from other action pictures.

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 9, 2008

  great epic puts Hollywood to shame

  by genebeck

  If you're a fan of historical epics I can't recommend this movie highly enough. It's great on the big screen because of the wonderful on location photography in China. Great story. Interesting depiction of Mongolian culture. A great adventure and love story.

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 1, 2008

  HOPE THERE IS CONTINUATION

  by strongbone

  THIS MOVIE IS GREAT. IT CAPTURED MOST ,IF NOT ALL,OF THE IMPORTANT EVENTS IN GENGHIS KHAN'S CHILDHOOD. IT HAS GREAT SCENERIES AND SOUND EFFECT. BUT I CAME HOME WITH A SENSE OF UNSATISFACTORY, NOT BECAUSE I DIDNT LIKE THE MOVIE, BUT BECAUSE I FELT THE MOVIE WAS CUT SHORT. THE SUFFERING GENGHIS KHAN FACED WHEN HE WAS A CHILD PROBABLY SHAPED HIS STRATEGY AND THINKING SKILLS BUT WE STILL HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT GENGHIS KHAN WAS KNOWN AND IS STILL KNOWN AS A WORLD CONQUEROR. HOW DID HE ACHIEVE THAT STATUS? WERE HIS GENERALS AS BRILLIANT AS HE WAS? WHY WERE HIS STRATEGIES SO EFFECTIVE THAT HE WAS ABLE TO BEAT ENEMIES 3-4 TIMES THE SIZE OF HIS? I JUST HOPE THERE IS CONTINUATION SO I CAN BE THE FIRST PERSON IN LINE TO WATCH IT. THE MOVIE SHOULD END WHEN GENGHIS KHAN'S LIFE END!!

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