赤壁下 Red Cliff 2

Yesterday we went to the Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Center to see the second part of John Woo's Red Cliff. Since I regularly buy Chinese movies I had seen the first one on DVD at home. We had no idea it was the first part of a series until the end of the movie. We have waited with anticipation to see the second part. Last week, my son took the first movie to school where his Chinese class had a chance to enjoy the the first movie.

The movie is based on a historical battle around 200AD during the Han Dynasty. The prime minister at the time used the emperor as a puppet to create a war and try to wipe out the kingdoms of the South. His intentions were to make himself emperor of a unified China. It is a real battle of wits and wisdom as Southern warlords battle in a war where they are completely outnumbered. This war is one of the most popular historical wars in Chinese history.

The movie is subtitled in English and the translation is pretty good. This movie is a must see. It has alot of action, a very good story line, and cultural value. Below is information about the Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Center.

If anyone knows any other new released Chinese movies with English subtitles at the theatre, please let me know.