This film is a little gem as I thought it was yet another movie about Genghis Khan but instead it was a pleasant surprise. The cinematography and local scenery and acting is superb and I guess it was all shot in Mongolia but feels like a very seasoned director. The story was a little confusing in the middle as to who is on whose side but it's a rather simple story so it all falls into place yet it almost reminds me of a Sergio Leone or Kurosawa type of film the way it was shit and the wonderful music score.
The horsemanship and fighting sequences are top notch and give one a true glimpse of how skillful the armies of Genghis Khan were in the height of their fighting day las esp riding sideways on a horse. And I also enjoyed the cultural myths of the fighters esp the Elder leaders with lots of side words and proverbs instead of just senseless fighting. A solid 8 and looking forward to more films from the directors.
The horsemanship and fighting sequences are top notch and give one a true glimpse of how skillful the armies of Genghis Khan were in the height of their fighting day las esp riding sideways on a horse. And I also enjoyed the cultural myths of the fighters esp the Elder leaders with lots of side words and proverbs instead of just senseless fighting. A solid 8 and looking forward to more films from the directors.