A Battle of Wits
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Opens 23/11
A Battle of Wits tells the complex story of a lone warrior whose mission is to save a besieged walled city from the savage attack of a 25,000 strong army. Late in the 3rd century, when China comprised seven rival kingdoms, Ge-Li – an remarkable savior in rags – stands alone in an endangered city waiting to fulfill his destiny, to get to the city of Liang to deliver it from the overwhelming threat of the Kingdom of Zhao in her battle against the Kingdom of Yan.
Ge Li is the last Mohist in the Warring States period of China. Facing him in the field are thousands of swift chariots ad many thousands more mail-clad soldiers. His battle will be the loneliest battle in the history of war. No battle has ever been this unmatched in strength.
Would this one man alone be able to change the destiny of Liang? On the surface, this is a battle for which bloodshed would be inevitable. But in reality it is also a battle of wits. A struggle between power and desire: between a ruler and those being ruled. A message of anti-war through war itself. -
Wah, 1 man vs 25,000!
Andy Lau so handsome!
Nicky Wu will be in this movie as well! 
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yet another war movie.
yes i will watch...
no not becos of andy lau
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wow nice war strategy movie... here are the trailer links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2asCGSUN6U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_kwMr_NEcY
4000 men vs 100,000 men reminds me of "kong cheng ji" from Zhuge kongming... -
I'm going to watch!
duno how many ple jio me to watch liao..
but i already jia ren you yue! -
The warring states of Ancient China serve as a backdrop for this pan-asian war epic, starring the charismatic Andy Lau. Going by the literal translation of the Chinese title, it's "Ink War", alluding to the fact that much of the battles in this movie relies a lot more on superior strategy in order to overcome a mammoth battle against a Goliath, with a 4,000 population up against the might of a 100,000 strong well-trained army.
Continues at http://anutshellreview.blogspot.com/2006/11/battle-of-wits-muk-gong.html -
Ahem...heard it aint based much on fact....?
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it's based on a hong kong comic if i'm not wrong.Originally posted by deathscythe99:Ahem...heard it aint based much on fact....? -
lol.Originally posted by Gordonator:it's based on a hong kong comic if i'm not wrong.
movies based on hong kong comics in hte past all sucked ass.... -
Based on Japanese manga. Check your facts.Originally posted by Gordonator:it's based on a hong kong comic if i'm not wrong. -
Anime say anime lah!
simi hongkong comic or japan manga.. -
u don't have to be so mean.Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Based on Japanese manga. Check your facts. -
this is probably the best review of the movie:
http://www.thelocalking.com/singapore/leisure--entertainment/battle-of-wits---2269625915.html -
When Ge Li saw those enemies' dead bodies, he asked, "they are our enemies, but aren't they humans too?" which I think is very nan de.. when there's a battle, those warriors only thought of winning the battle, but never really cared who died in the battle field, and to some, dying in the battle field (zhan shi sha chang) might mean an honour.
oh yeah~ gg to watch tmr. keke. -
Got very heavy Jap anime influence.
All the "War is pointless, can't we all live in peace" preaching.
Anyway, the main actress is Fan BingBing isit? -
Hideki's mangas will never be made direct into anime, as there are too many gory death scenes. Seen his "Centipede Battle Tactics" yet? In fact this movie had taken a lot of artistic leeway with his manga, but nevertheless credits was given to him.Originally posted by browniebaobao:Anime say anime lah!
simi hongkong comic or japan manga.. -
i dun read all those.Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Hideki's mangas will never be made direct into anime, as there are too many gory death scenes. Seen his "Centipede Battle Tactics" yet? In fact this movie had taken a lot of artistic leeway with his manga, but nevertheless credits was given to him.
but anyway, newspaper said it originated from anime wat.
u wana go correct that reporter ma? -
Great movie!!! MUST WATCH!
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sian i can't find ppl to watch it with me.
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definitely will buy its DVD for collection!
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not very good... a bit boring , this movie...
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sometimes, reporters can't differentiate between manga and anime. to them japanese comic and cartoon means anime.Originally posted by browniebaobao:i dun read all those.
but anyway, newspaper said it originated from anime wat.
u wana go correct that reporter ma? -
It reminds me of Tristan and Isolde.
Disappointing as a whole.
But the execution of the film is there. -
i watch ler!!!!
very nice. -
fan bing bing is soooooooo pretty.
andy lau spoils the show. they should have gotten a better actor, not someone who is just good looking.