TTQ B4U Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I don't find too many movies on the instant list worth more than a late night time killer, but if you're interested in a keeper, IMO, War of the Arrows is it. Set during the second Manchu invasion of Korea, a brother goes all out in terms of archery skills to get revent against the Qing Dynasty to save his younger sister who was dragged away by Mongolian invaders. If you're a fan of kick ass archery you'll like this flick. It's a fast paced action movie that while I hate subtitles, in this case I completley didn't mind them. In fact to watch this dubbed would suck balls so don't do it if you get the DVD. The acting is good and the story line will keep you glued to the screen for the full 2hrs. There is one scene involving a tiger that includes some less-than-stellar CGI effects, but I can forgive that as the camera action and battles are very well done. The action scenes which build throughout are punctuated with quieter scenes that help relieve the tension. I'll say it one more time, this movie is fast paced, exciting, engrossing and decently acted. There was a real satisfaction towards the end of the film. I can't recall the last time I enjoyed a Netflix instant film nearly this much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I'll add it to my instant queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I've been eyeballing this and haven't got around to watching it. I recently watched "Let the Bullets Fly." It's another odd one, but a good one. Just, don't get your hopes up about Chow Yun Fat. I think he fires only one bullet the whole movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 There were some cool fight scenes but it had weird japanese acting and i turned it off half ways through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 There were some cool fight scenes but it had weird Korean acting and i turned it off half ways through. fixed since its a Korean movie Keep in mind what you're seeing is a mid 1600's period piece too. Definitely not 2012 American Ninja stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bark Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I tried to watch it but my hatred for subtitles got the best of me and I shut it off after a few minutes. I may give it another shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 watched it this morning. pretty good. better than most unknown action movies. the tiger scene was pretty cheesy but other than that it was entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I though Assassination Games was worth watching also as far as instant stream stuff goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucd Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 If you guys like martial arts, check out Ip Man if you haven't yet. The sequel is not as good but worth watching as well. Came out back in 2008. One of my favs. Link here to IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719/ -D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 If you guys like martial arts, check out Ip Man if you haven't yet. The sequel is not as good but worth watching as well. Came out back in 2008. One of my favs. Link here to IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719/ -D Great movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I though Assassination Games was worth watching also as far as instant stream stuff goes. watched it last night. good for a netflix instant. going to watch ip man tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 watched Steal last night, worth the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Tim, another amazing Asian movie is "curse of the golden flower" one of my all time favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Check out "The World's Fastest Indian" if you're into motorcycles. It instantly made it into my favorites after I watched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 watched Steal last night, worth the watch. C movie at best, but entertaining. Was some of the worst acting this side of 3am on USA Network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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