Sword In The Moon - Korean epic MA movie

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Nov 2004, 14:45

Anybody seen this?

I read Bisc's preview on Debate, it looks very good (though I'm reminded of Bichunmoo for some reason, as I think thats set in a similar period). Is it similar to that?

[url=http://www.dvddebate.com/modules.php?na ... =0&thold=0]Here[/url]

Bisc what do you mean by "that terrible Japanese Versus"? I thought you liked Versus?

Its good this film has little in the way of CG effects for the fighting though

[Edited on 23-11-2004 by grim_tales]

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 23 Nov 2004, 15:46

Hey Grim, I didn't write that. I got permission from another source to copy n paste a preview/premise onto debate's website.

I only wrote what you see before you click on the "full article" link.

You're right, I love Versus.

As for this film, from the grabs it looks pretty decent but I've not read raving reviews about it. It seems people think it's average or slightly above... we'll wait n see... :smug:

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 23 Nov 2004, 17:25

Its been in production for ages! well over a year and I am waiting to see if its all that too, I am sure it will be as Korean films are as good as they get! the last few I have seen were brilliant! R Point was esspecially fooked and scary!

no limited edition

yet?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:16

You're right Romero I'm sure I heard about this on Old Bullets (Post Nuke) as far back as 2002/3

I agree, looks pretty good doesnt it?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:18

I have only seen pics really, and a basic plot as not to spoil it for me

I am buying even if everyone says its shite, as from the small stuff I have seen it seems to be a film I want to own

as soon as I see it for preorder cheap, its mine

Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » 26 Nov 2004, 01:34

I saw this a few days ago and found the film to be around average story wise. The cinematography, set designs like all korean films these days done to a high standard. It really feels like an epic film. The woman in the film is a babe and the fights are quite good. The downside is the story is a tad muddled maybe another watch will make me change my mind.

As a point of reference with regards to other korean historical dramas:

I loved Bichunmoo and would give it 4.5/5
Musa 5/5
Sword In The Moon 3/5

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Dec 2004, 13:02

There are some great screen captures here:

http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/18286.html

I'll probably pick it up when the HK DVD is released; assuming it is anamorphic and has some form of 5.1 of course.

The Korean DVD looks to have DTS after all but is now only on 1 disc (according to the cover art anyway).

[Edited on 19-12-2004 by bradavon]

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 19 Dec 2004, 14:08

Wolf I thought Bichunmoo was a 3/5 (or 3.5/5). Great looking film but the story was confusing at times IMO, and the mix of traditional music and metal was wierd in the score.

Brad let me know what SITM is like when you see it

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 19 Dec 2004, 14:44

as if he will ever see it Grim, I see more than him and I will see it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Dec 2004, 20:32

No you don't! You see more Korean films but you don't see more films than me. There is a vast section of cinema you aren't interested in at all.

Who said I wouldn't see it? Like I said I'll wait for the HK DVD so by definition you're going to see it first.

When I've seen I'll let you know Grim.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 19 Dec 2004, 20:42

[quote]
No you don't! You see more Korean films but you don't see more films than me.
[/quote]

Not what you have said in the past

I watched 6 films this weekend, how many have you seen

I watch more than you as you have said many times, you dont have any time to watch many.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Dec 2004, 20:12

Okay I'll get my coat

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 20 Dec 2004, 20:34

Hiope its a warm one, its bloody freeezing ou there! -3 to be exact round here

Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » 21 Dec 2004, 00:44

[quote][i]Originally posted by grim_tales[/i]
Wolf I thought Bichunmoo was a 3/5 (or 3.5/5). Great looking film but the story was confusing at times IMO, and the mix of traditional music and metal was wierd in the score.
[/quote]

I dont know why but I really loved Bichunmoo even though it was blasted by alot of people. Even with the cuts I found the story easy to follow and I loved the OST! Go figure? Each to their own as I say

robbiez666 · Post by **robbiez666** » 22 Dec 2004, 14:02

I loved Bichunmoo as well (although I still haven't got round to locating a full version yet)

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Dec 2004, 17:47

I found Bichunmoo one of the worst Korean films I have seen so far, but it was still very watchable, Musa was far better in every way (except rock anthems coming on at inapropriate times).

Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » 22 Dec 2004, 19:00

[quote][i]Originally posted by robbiez666[/i]
I loved Bichunmoo as well (although I still haven't got round to locating a full version yet) [/quote]

the full version is non-existant as the cut scenes have been lost, probaly for ever

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Dec 2004, 19:45

Ifind it amazing footage can ever get lost, its crazy! all the copies they make of each reel and film can! its just silly that it does not exist in todays markey! they could Ebay film stock and make cash! instead of burning the bloody stuff!