Starring:
Year of Release: 2001
Rated: R
Director: Christophe Gans
Approx. Running Time: 144 minutes
Format(s): DVD
My Rating: 5 stars (Out of 5)
Trailer:
From Back Cover:
"An Action-Packed Extravaganza with Kick-Butt Martial Arts and Spooky Thrills!" - USA Today
A dangerous, thrilling mystery of chilling proportions, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF leaps from the screen with breathtaking action and incredible suspense blended with high-flying martial arts excitement.
When a mysterious beast ravages the countryside, two unlikely heroes are called in to fight the evil. The only way they can save the land from this unspeakable terror is to face their greatest fears, unearth a dark power and reveal a deadly secret. Harry Knowles of Aintitcoolnews.com raves, "A Remarkable Film. As Cool As They Come!"
Jami Bernard from The New York Daily News praises it as "An Unexpected Touch of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
My Comments:
Don't be put off by the fact that this is a French film. It is a fantastic movie on par with anything Hollywood has released. The special effects are breathtaking and will keep you riveted - so much so that you won't notice the fact that it's about 2 1/2 hours long.
A little FYI about the DVD, it can be viewed either dubbed in English or in the original French dialogue with English subtitles. I suggest the latter, so be sure to access the languages portion of the menu and set it accordingly. If you just select "play," the disc defaults to the English dub.
Go Back:
B
Rated R (MPAA)
5 Stars
2001 (Year Of Release)
Foreign Language
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Horror
Main Index
Starring:
Year of Release: 2008
Rated: Unrated
Director: Christophe Gans
Approx. Running Time: 151 minutes
Format(s): DVD
My Rating: 5 stars (Out of 5)
Trailer:
From Back Cover:
"A WILD RIDE."
-PREMIERE
Brotherhood of the Wolf leaps into a new realm of suspense with this thrilling 2-disc Director's Cut of the international film sensation! When a mysterious beast ravages the countryside, two unlikely heroes are called in to fight the evil. And now, their battle against dark, unspeakable terror is even more gripping with a daring extended version of the film that showcases more of the breathtaking martial arts action and over four hours of in-depth bonus features. The incredible hit that took audiences and critics alike on "a wild ride" (Premiere) is back with more chilling adventure that's sure to have pulses racing all over again.
BONUS FEATURES:
My Comments:
Technically speaking, I haven't watched this. However, I highly doubt that a few extra minutes could ruin my love of the film.
Go Back:
B
Rated R (MPAA)
5 Stars
2001
Foreign Language
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Horror
Main Index