Red Cliff – U.S. Theatrical Version (Blu-ray Review)
March 19th, 2010 by Gerard Iribe
John Woo has returned to his roots, so to speak. It’s been almost 20 years since he’s taken on a project of Chinese origin, whether it being a gangster, war, or period piece. This was obviously a passion project, and when you have total control and a nice sized budget, the sky is the limit. John Woo Executive produced, co-wrote the screenplay, and directed the film. It’s been a 3-year journey to this moment. Continue reading ‘Red Cliff – U.S. Theatrical Version (Blu-ray Review)’
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