The Borderland

I am not normally a follower of these types of films, though this one is unlike anything I had expected. The genre is an interesting blend of action, thriller, adventure, martial art, and even some comedy. If you are expecting something in particular, then you may not get the full appreciation of this film. I came in not knowing what to expect and I was very impressed. The action scenes are professionally done (for once!) and some of the camera work is also quite beautiful. Immediately after watching the film I wanted to watch it again. Even simply the visuals of the scenery and exotic setting were captivating. I simply loved this film.

I had a real pleasure watching this movie... It's actually a good surprise for me. The story takes us to different and surprising places during the whole movie. The characters are well written and the actors make a good performance. The cast is international and brings an interesting variety of acting. The action is well directed and martial arts sequences are amazing with every time a different place with different opponents always extraordinary choreographed. The director succeeds to mix many genres and each of them has it own "Momentum". Some shots of Hong Kong are outstanding as well as the "special one" in the bunker. I look forward to watching the sequel. A must see action film

I have to say I strongly disagree with those reviewers praising this movie. It really really is just horrible. The script is just awful. The plot is so full of holes- that it is unbelievable. I have never seen the lead actor in anything else, so I don't know if his performance is a result of his lack of ability or a result of bad directing. His line delivery is worse than a second grader reading a book out loud for the first time. It is an action movie lacking much in the way of action. The few action sequences are bland and unexciting. Any attempt at comic relief falls flat. So if you come across this flick, pass it by and spare yourself the suffering.

The main actor moves in slow motion. The directors have no idea that in North Korea men serve 10 years mandatory military service and women 7 years. The North Korean commando who raided Blue House was an elite unit, but it still gives an idea about the martial arts training North Korean soldiers receive.

This movie depicts North Koreans worse than a caricature. I suspect it is funded by US Army to serve propagandist purpose.

I understand that it's difficult to get North Korean accent speakers in a movie, but those actors sound worse than Konglish. The 90's famine propaganda is also shameless.

There is nothing else to see but goofs and propaganda.

Great action and acting from Seydina Baldé (5 times world karate champion). Nice twists and turns and I had to hide behind my hands a few times when it got bloody!! A bit shocked when you think about women actually being treated that way, and there are so many stories that exist like this in the world. So even if this is fictional it reminds you that it does actually happen. The colours of the film bring in originality and depth. It's surprisingly high quality when you know how low the budget was. Loved seeing Richard Sammel again (from Inglorious Basterds) Hoping that there will be a sequel and that it will show more about the relationships between Gabriel, Witaker and Joan...