Mongol

I thought the movie was excellent. It does a fantastic job illustrating both the process and the underlying motivations behind how Genghis Khan rose to power.

The most impactful scene for me has to be when he finally breaks free from prison, climbs into the carriage, and realizes that his wife's second child isn't even his...🙂

Honestly, this was a pretty rough watch. Since I’ve already seen the Japanese and Korean versions, this one just felt even more underwhelming by comparison. 3/10.

Since I watched the movie without subtitles—basically just guessing based on the context 😂—I was actually pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Anyway, I’m a huge fan of historical epics, so don't take my word as gospel.
It’s part of a trilogy, so I’m keeping an eye out for the next two installments.
The director did a solid job weaving the history into the narrative.
Now, I'm just waiting for a good movie about Attila the Hun!

Elizabeth Mendoza43 said:Look, I’m a sucker for those big historical epics—so maybe I’m not exactly the most qualified critic here.

I enjoy historical dramas too, but let's be real: this one just isn't any good. There’s way too much going wrong and almost nothing going right.

Alexander Moore44 said:I’m a fan of historical epics myself, but this one just misses the mark. There's way too much going wrong and hardly anything going right.

Personally, I don't usually demand much from a movie, but this one overstayed its welcome.

Kimberly Gomez28 said:I also heard this might just be the first installment, and they're planning sequels (or more)?

Correct. There should be three parts total. For those who felt this one lacked action, expect much more in the next two chapters.

I watched that film on DVD the other night, and I must say, it was impressive. A historical epic on par with Brave Heart, perhaps even superior...

An absolutely stunning historical epic from Russia. The lead actor portraying Temudžin truly possesses the magnetic charisma of a true commander...
The entire cast was superb, from the seasoned veterans to the child actors... the costume design was impeccable, and they captured the vastness of the landscape perfectly—from the sweeping plains to the depths of the Gobi Desert—all set to the haunting sounds of traditional Mongol music...

I am eagerly anticipating the next installment... I can't wait to see how Genghis Khan conquered the world and eventually made his way all the way to the Grand Canyon...

Wait, is this in Russian?

they’re speaking in Mongolian

but the director is actually a Rus, specifically Sergej Badrov 🙂

Honestly, he is just incredibly boring, for goodness' sake! 👎

The movie's decent enough. You won't regret sitting through it if you decide to give it a shot.
It would’ve worked better without the romance subplot, maybe with a bit more grit and action.

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*spoiler*

Makes sense why Temuđo ended up the way he did after Genghis Khan turned half of the Mongol population upside down... :rofl