War of the Arrows
Seen it?2011 | 122 min | Drama, Action, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 6 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After the death of their father, two siblings are raised by their father's best friend. However, when one gets kidnapped just before her wedding, the other rises against the Manchus.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
14 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$51 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Han-min
- Park Hae-ilNam-yi
- Moon Chae-wonJa-in
- Kim Moo-yulSeo-goon
- Ryu Seung-ryongJyu Shin-ta
- Park Ki-woongPrince Hooge
- Ryohei OtaniNogami
- David LeeYoung Nam-yi
- Lee Han-wiGab-yong
- Park No-shikJang-sun
- Lee Kyung-youngKim Mu-seon