A Battle of Wits

last SG · 2007-02-09T10:40:53+00:00

thats because the japanese have a different definition when it comes to the term anime.

Gordonator SG

Opens 23/11

A Battle of Wits tells the complex story of a lone warrior whose mission is to save a besieged walled city from the savage attack of a 25,000 strong army. Late in the 3rd century, when China comprised seven rival kingdoms, Ge-Li an remarkable savior in rags stands alone in an endangered city waiting to fulfill his destiny, to get to the city of Liang to deliver it from the overwhelming threat of the Kingdom of Zhao in her battle against the Kingdom of Yan.

Ge Li is the last Mohist in the Warring States period of China. Facing him in the field are thousands of swift chariots ad many thousands more mail-clad soldiers. His battle will be the loneliest battle in the history of war. No battle has ever been this unmatched in strength.

Would this one man alone be able to change the destiny of Liang? On the surface, this is a battle for which bloodshed would be inevitable. But in reality it is also a battle of wits. A struggle between power and desire: between a ruler and those being ruled. A message of anti-war through war itself.

^spidee^ SG

Wah, 1 man vs 25,000! Shocked

Andy Lau so handsome! Embarassed Nicky Wu will be in this movie as well! Mr. Green

SGpork SG

yet another war movie.

yes i will watch...

no not becos of andy lau

Laughing

pinkish purple papayas SG

wow nice war strategy movie... here are the trailer links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2asCGSUN6U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_kwMr_NEcY

4000 men vs 100,000 men reminds me of "kong cheng ji" from Zhuge kongming...

browniebaobao SG

I'm going to watch!

duno how many ple jio me to watch liao..

but i already jia ren you yue! Laughing

daface SG

The warring states of Ancient China serve as a backdrop for this pan-asian war epic, starring the charismatic Andy Lau. Going by the literal translation of the Chinese title, it's "Ink War", alluding to the fact that much of the battles in this movie relies a lot more on superior strategy in order to overcome a mammoth battle against a Goliath, with a 4,000 population up against the might of a 100,000 strong well-trained army.

Continues at http://anutshellreview.blogspot.com/2006/11/battle-of-wits-muk-gong.html

deathscythe99 SG

Ahem...heard it aint based much on fact....? Rolling Eyes

Gordonator SG

it's based on a hong kong comic if i'm not wrong.

the.owl SG

lol.

movies based on hong kong comics in hte past all sucked ass....

Herzog_Zwei SG

Based on Japanese manga. Check your facts.

browniebaobao SG

Anime say anime lah!

simi hongkong comic or japan manga.. Rolling Eyes

Gordonator SG

u don't have to be so mean. Rolling Eyes

kog SG

this is probably the best review of the movie:
http://www.thelocalking.com/singapore/leisure--entertainment/battle-of-wits---2269625915.html

browniebaobao SG

When Ge Li saw those enemies' dead bodies, he asked, "they are our enemies, but aren't they humans too?" which I think is very nan de.. when there's a battle, those warriors only thought of winning the battle, but never really cared who died in the battle field, and to some, dying in the battle field (zhan shi sha chang) might mean an honour.

oh yeah~ gg to watch tmr. keke.

jianfish9 SG

Got very heavy Jap anime influence.

All the "War is pointless, can't we all live in peace" preaching.

Anyway, the main actress is Fan BingBing isit?

Herzog_Zwei SG

Hideki's mangas will never be made direct into anime, as there are too many gory death scenes. Seen his "Centipede Battle Tactics" yet? In fact this movie had taken a lot of artistic leeway with his manga, but nevertheless credits was given to him.

browniebaobao SG

i dun read all those.

but anyway, newspaper said it originated from anime wat.

u wana go correct that reporter ma? Rolling Eyes

AngGuKuay SG

Great movie!!! MUST WATCH!

Ito_^ SG

sian i can't find ppl to watch it with me. Crying or Very sad

kog SG

definitely will buy its DVD for collection!