I am pleased that finally somebody is beginning to take seriously the life of the great Temudjin - Genghis Khan. Too often we read about him and too often many, especially from the Middle East and Central and Southern Asia as some sort of proto-Hitler. Nothing could be further from that and this film helps begin that look back.
Yet the film certainly blends fantasy and fact, changing historical occurrences (like his family life after his father died) to more fact, like his relationship with Borte. Although the film alleges Borte had a second child that was not Temujin's and that isn't really accounted for.
There is also a lack of warfare for such a movie. Then again its more about his early life. I am wanting a more rounded picture of the man that I can be proud of.
Overall, its a nice job. But more work needs to be done. And how about filming in Mongolia next time instead of China? That would be even better. I don't mind Russian directors if they do a good job. "B-"
Yet the film certainly blends fantasy and fact, changing historical occurrences (like his family life after his father died) to more fact, like his relationship with Borte. Although the film alleges Borte had a second child that was not Temujin's and that isn't really accounted for.
There is also a lack of warfare for such a movie. Then again its more about his early life. I am wanting a more rounded picture of the man that I can be proud of.
Overall, its a nice job. But more work needs to be done. And how about filming in Mongolia next time instead of China? That would be even better. I don't mind Russian directors if they do a good job. "B-"