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Wu Ji - Die Meister des Schwertes

Originaltitel: Zhao shi gu er
  • 2010
  • R
  • 2 Std. 2 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
6,2/10
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Wu Ji - Die Meister des Schwertes (2010)
To save the only child of the Zhao Family, whose entire clan was massacred at the hands of a nefarious minister, a doctor sacrifices his own son; after the Zhao child grows up, the doctor becomes intent on seeking his vengeance.
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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuTo save the only child of the Zhao Family, whose entire clan was massacred at the hands of a nefarious minister, a doctor sacrifices his own son; after the Zhao child grows up, the doctor be... Alles lesenTo save the only child of the Zhao Family, whose entire clan was massacred at the hands of a nefarious minister, a doctor sacrifices his own son; after the Zhao child grows up, the doctor becomes intent on seeking his vengeance.To save the only child of the Zhao Family, whose entire clan was massacred at the hands of a nefarious minister, a doctor sacrifices his own son; after the Zhao child grows up, the doctor becomes intent on seeking his vengeance.

  • Regie
    • Kaige Chen
  • Drehbuch
    • Ningyu Zhao
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • You Ge
    • Xueqi Wang
    • Xiaoming Huang
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    6,2/10
    2555
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Kaige Chen
    • Drehbuch
      • Ningyu Zhao
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • You Ge
      • Xueqi Wang
      • Xiaoming Huang
    • 9Benutzerrezensionen
    • 37Kritische Rezensionen
    • 57Metascore
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 7 Gewinne & 9 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    Trailer 1:59
    Theatrical Version
    Sacrifice
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    You Ge
    You Ge
    • Cheng Ying
    Xueqi Wang
    Xueqi Wang
    • Tu Angu
    Xiaoming Huang
    Xiaoming Huang
    • Han Jue…
    Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan
    • Princess Zhuang
    Hai-Qing
    Hai-Qing
    • Cheng Ying's Wife
    Fengyi Zhang
    Fengyi Zhang
    • Gongsun Chujiu
    Wenzhuo Zhao
    Wenzhuo Zhao
    • Zhao Shuo…
    Guoan Bao
    • Zhao Dun…
    William Wang
    • Young Zhao Wu
    • (as Han Wang)
    Wenhao Zhao
    • Zhao Wu
    Bo Peng
    Bo Peng
    • Duke Ling of Jin
    Jinsong Wang
    Jinsong Wang
    • Councellor
    Dongxue Li
    Dongxue Li
    • Ti Miming
    • Regie
      • Kaige Chen
    • Drehbuch
      • Ningyu Zhao
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    8kosmasp

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    I have to admit that I am a fan of Asian cinema in general and the so-called "Eastern" movie in specific. Though "Musa" will remain my favorite genre movie, this one is pretty decent too. I do agree with another commentator that the movie switches paces after a very fascinating and fast start. I don't think it is a bad thing generally speaking, though.

    While not without flaws (and story points/turns you might agree with), the story in itself is fascinating and as also pointed out by others there are quite some commentaries to todays politics. And movies are always a good medium to throw punches, especially if packed like that (playing in the past that is).
    9CelluloidDog

    VERY underrated Epic Tragedy

    I am stunned at the paucity of excellent reviews for this art-house gem. It seems most reviewers are looking for an action film. Today, there seems to be a consensus that every Asian film needs action, every action film needs CGI. But it's 20% action, 80% drama. In reality, it ranks better than almost any action film such as anything with Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Stallone, or Statham. (Schwarzenegger and Mortensen may top the list with Terminator 2 and LOTR). It's just not a true action film but is more epic like Troy, The Last Samurai (a weaker film) or Dances with Wolves. Sacrifice falls into a class of recent Asian masterpieces, just after highly acclaimed films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Twilight Samurai, 3-Iron, Spirited Away or Internal Affairs.

    It is a bit confusing to navigate the film especially at the start with the flashbacks, but director Kaige Chen succeeds in creating a vision of questionable rule as the Zhao king comes across as somewhat irritating and incompetent. That sets the scene for a military coupe as General Tu Angu (Tu'An) -- played brilliantly by Xueqi Wang. A doctor named Cheng Ying (You Ge) and his wife get caught up in the confusing, political intrigue. But then, brilliant art-house films such 8 1/2 or Clockwork Orange can be more confusing. Add a cultural element, and people can get lost. But the dark human themes simplify this film.

    Sometimes the simplest theme can be the most complex yet most human. For example, the highly acclaimed Ikiru (1952) or Twelve Angry Men or even The Shawshank Redemption use simple themes such as creating a legacy, changing perceptions or bias and friendship and trust. I suspect the more old world theme of revenge does not play well with people. It's not endearing like Shawshank Redemption, although it is objectively a better made film. Why? The costumes, set and cinematography of Sacrifice are almost better than any film in the past twenty years. I'm not certain why anyone fails to point out these aspects. Costumes are quite accurate but not glittery, peasants and commoners wear drab but clean clothes. The set is accurate, not overdone. The cinematography is brilliant. The minor use of animation/CGI was tastefully done as the aging doctor imagines what revenge is possible.

    Revenge and loyalty are overriding themes as this film develops strongly Asian taste which perhaps some people cannot stomach. But this is not unlike living in a foreign country. The point is, to experience something radically different is powerful. Sometimes we are afraid. Someone pointed out it is a dark film, which is true, but so was The Shining or Pixote (perhaps the best Brazilian film ever). But all these films develops the characters extremely well. We get to understand Cheng Ying and Tu Angu very well and few films ever develop their characters as well, if not endearing like Forrest Gump. Emotionally, we embrace acting on a lesser scale if we empathize with the characters. In most epics, the viewer can rarely get close to the central male figures since the cool nobility of the character. For example, although Clark Gable was noble in Gone With The Wind, his character was not as endearing as Vivien's Scarlett. Or Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai) always played a strong, distant character. Tu Angu plays that distant character opposed to the vulnerable Cheng Ying (You Ge). That is what makes Twilight Samurai a brilliant film despite it not being the typical samurai film. In contrast, that film is about love of family. Yet, that theme is more engaging than revenge, loyalty and moral ambiguity as we see in Sacrifice. Yet sometimes, it is hard for the audience to interpret.

    The whole concept of "Sacrifice" is old world. We hear of parents sacrificing for the young ones. But in a modern western culture, it is forgotten. Our vulnerable doctor is not just loyal to the Zhao clan, he is driven by personal loss and his loyalty is as weak as his physical and mental strength. He and his wife would have gladly wanted their son to live. But fate took a turn and they were given an unwanted situation. Family and honor are important old world values. Oaths and fidelity are feudal and keep us prisoners. Life is full of unwanted situations but releasing ourselves is how we move forward. The former general Han Jue (Xiaoming Huang) understands a bit of that as he questions Cheng Ying's idealized concept of revenge. Parenting cannot overcome free will. Cheng Ying hopes the greatest twist will be the most exacting revenge but Han Jue realizes that no plan, no matter how carefully constructed, succeeds the way we want.

    The viewer knows we cannot control destiny or people, but Cheng Ying's feelings are too blind, too controlling to realize that. He sees a dark future for his enemy and the orphan of Zhao is the instrument. It is a bit autobiographical perhaps, as one reviewer suggests about father/son relationships. Hollywood films have happy endings, international films have darker endings. Most Chinese epics end in melodramatic death. It seems the film moves slowly but so are classics such as High Noon or Once Upon a Time in the West. In this case, a boy has to grow up and character development is important to this film. Therefore the pace is deliberate with the exception of the fighting scenes.

    If one understands the merits of this gem, then the human experience in film begins to open up. Films are entertainment, but also a probe into deeper meaning and into our spirituality. In the end, our main characters come to realization and resolution. This film despite its apparently simple themes, is perhaps a bit too intellectual for some. It seems almost a Shakespearian or an ancient Greek tragedy in its design and appeal.
    8minzhz

    I recommend it

    The story tries to teach a lessen, and the way it does it worked well and is different from other movies.

    Chinese movie don't have to be composed entirely of fighting like everyone always would expect (it seems there are a few good movies coming out in China do not have excessive amount of fighting, including "let the bullet fly").

    The story conveys a good amount of emotional feeling, and it's not cheesy.

    The message of the story was delivered well, and kept me in suspense the whole time, the storyline was very unpredictable, a job well done.

    Though there were some plot holes, and I would like to see that the character was really thinking about for somethings they have done.
    6guilherme_silva_1992

    Worth watching once, if you like the genre

    While the premise was quite good, I felt that it was poorly executed, given that, as the minutes went by, I became less and less interested in the characters.

    If you like the genre, it's well worth watching. Otherwise, there are better ones out there.
    6lee_eisenberg

    I guess that it helps to know a lot about China's history

    I started watching Chen Kaige's "Zhao shi gu er" ("Sacrifice" in English) knowing almost nothing about the plot, and even less about the Spring and Autumn period of China's history. That made a lot of the movie a little hard to follow, but the clever action scenes made up for that. This story of treachery involving a general's son in the Jin duchy is one of the many historical movies from China incorporating intrigue and swordfighting (to my knowledge it doesn't count as a wuxia film).

    If the movie has any downside, it's that it goes on too long. Eventually, all the battles start to wear thin. Even so, I enjoyed most of it. Not any sort of masterpiece but likable enough.

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 18. Dezember 2010 (China)
    • Herkunftsland
      • China
    • Offizieller Standort
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Sprache
      • Chinesisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Sacrifice
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • 21 Century Shengkai Film
      • Shanghai Film Group
      • Stellar Megamedia
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    • Budget
      • 10.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 29.792 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 15.243 $
      • 29. Juli 2012
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 29.093.560 $
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      2 Stunden 2 Minuten
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