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An evil king cares nothing for his people and even less for the countries slaves, but then comes the Japanese invasion and it is the slaves and peasants who subdue it. You would think the king would be grateful but instead returns to the capital planning to once again exploit the people. The story has two main characters, a lord and a slave who befriend each other but later a misunderstanding leads to conflict. It is an interesting plot with over the top fight scenes but fails to really develop any of the characters and this is its main failing. Having said that it is an ok watch and an interesting death, look for the hand holding the sword.

There are good things to enjoy about this. The action is well realised, the plot provides some pace and the actors make their characters come to life.

So if all that adds up to a film you might enjoy then give this a go.

However, much of it fails to ring true, meaning I never got beyond knowing this was a story made up in an attempt to entertain me. At no point were my emotions engaged in the characters. Their predicaments did not move me. Their actions and reactions carried very little weight.

Nevertheless I did gain some enjoyment from it. Keep your expectations low and you might well too.

Uprising is an enjoyable movie with a beautiful setting and good acting. The story isn't necessarily unique however works well and is easy to digest. There's some cgi but it's used minimally and isn't completly hard to look at. This film would have probably worked better as a tv series as it's very fast paced. This can cause you to lose elements of the story if not paying full attention. The action is fun, creative and gruesome. The actors are what makes this movie most enjoyable as they are all exceptional at conveying their characters stories. If you're bored and don't know what to watch uprising is good enough to cure that boredom.

Uprising delivers a thrilling cinematic experience, particularly with its exceptional fight sequences. Showcasing not only physical prowess but also the emotional stakes of each battle. Each clash is intense, capturing the energy and desperation of the characters fighting for their freedom.

The cinematography during the fight scenes is remarkable, utilizing dynamic angles that heighten the tension.

What sets these fight scenes apart is how they intertwine with the story, highlighting the characters' motivations and the gravity of their struggles. Each skirmish feels earned and significant, rather than just a display of martial arts.

The performances are also compelling, Supporting actors also shine, delivering nuanced portrayals that enhance the overall narrative. Their chemistry adds layers to the relationships depicted on screen.

The movie is set in late 16th century Korea. The movie has blended various social and political elements into a sword wielding action movie. It does make you think a bit about who is the worst of the worst: the incompetent king, invading Japanese, or the greedy noble class. However, we the audience did not sign up for a history. As mentioned in my title, if you're looking for a history lesson, please trying reading some books. No one went to see the movie "300" hoping to gain historical insights into the Spartans, did they?

Back to the movie itself. The story is very straight forward and action-driven. Is it such a unique and memorable story? No. Are there some plot holes? Sure. Personally, I had a hard time accepting the fact that the "misunderstanding" that separated the two main characters was so easily resolved at the end. Anyways, the final question is was it entertaining? The answer to that is YES! I especially liked the three-way battle in dense fog.

In summary, this movie will provide you with enough entertainment to justify your investment of 2 hours of viewing time. I give this movie a solid 7 stars. I'm also adding 2 stars to offset some of the ridiculously low scores given for reasons that seem unfair.