Overlooked however ‘beautiful’ struggle movie ‘places Saving Private Ryan to disgrace’ – on YouTube | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

A “stunning” struggle movie that “puts Saving Private Ryan to shame” is accessible to lease now. Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) is ready through the Korean War and tells the story of brothers Lee Jin-tae and Lee Jin-seok (performed by Jang Dong-gun and Won Bin) respectively, who’re forcibly drafted to struggle for the south.

Jin-tae is informed by the upper ups that if he wins South Korea’s most coveted medal for bravery, his youthful brother will be discharged. Out of affection for his brother he embraces violence and hazard within the military’s ranks, while an internal battle for his personal humanity rages. The movie was directed by Kang Je-gyu, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Han Ji-hun, and Kim Sang-don.

Fans have flocked to IMDb to bathe the movie with reward. One, who gave the Taegukgi a 9/10 stated: “South Korea puts Saving Private Ryan to shame with this amazing war movie,” and “probably the best traditional war movie” they’ve seen.

“The battle scenes are intense and brutal, even more so than Spielberg’s classic film (which is a movie I really like, too),” they added.

Another additionally drew comparisons to the Steven Spielberg struggle epic, saying: “To me they were worlds apart in situation, meaning and focus but similar in execution and structure. Just as Saving Private Ryan spoke so resounding to its audience, Taegukgi does the same for its own.”

A 3rd gave the movie an ideal rating, and known as it “simply stunning”.

“Never before have I been so moved by a film in my entire life,” the fan added. “It was the only film along with Ikriu (1952) that brought me to tears.

A fourth wrote: “I hadn’t seen a Korean movie earlier than, however Brotherhood has proved to be an excellent, if harrowing, introduction. The plot is epic, and extremely shifting all through.

“The acting is superb, and one of the most striking things is the realism of the costumes, weapons and pyrotechnics – Kang Je-gyu has an amazing eye for detail which shines throughout the film.”

A fifth added: “There is no real ‘happy’ ending like in many Hollywood films and the violence is not glorified.

“This film is a testomony to Korean War veterans all around the world. It is to South Korea’s credit score that they might make such an essential movie for future generations.”

The movie has a 15 certificates and accommodates sturdy bloody struggle violence and horror, and robust language – so viewer discretion is suggested.

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) is accessible to lease on YouTube.