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Einarr Saltyman
Oct 4, 2020

Ramrod Hotshot posted:

Just saw Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon again since the first time it was released in theaters. I think I liked it even more the second time. It feels much more accessible than a lot of asian movies I've seen, which often seems like they rely on some kind of culture context I don't understand. In CT,HD so much of the story is told visually, and it helps that the cinematography is so good.

Any other Asian films, preferably historical but with or without the fantasy elements, that are similarly as easy-watching for western audiences?

Most of similar genre to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and with some historical aspect are either war themed or martial arts themed.
Which one do you prefer ?

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Einarr Saltyman
Oct 4, 2020

Ramrod Hotshot posted:

Both?

But let's go with war.

"Hero" has skirmishes with history background of first emperor of China, while "Red Cliff" has massive war scene but less martial arts actions with the Three Kingdoms era background.
If you prefer serial, I highly recommend "Nirvana in Fire". Martial arts, war, intrigue, politic, history all in one nice package.

Einarr Saltyman
Oct 4, 2020

Stairmaster posted:

i need a movie about a cool prison break (not the great escape/face off)

Escape Plan

Einarr Saltyman
Oct 4, 2020

therattle posted:

Shawshank!

:five: Shawshank Redemption

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