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South Korean war epic from the director of War of the Arrows. Depicts the 16th-century Battle of Myeongryang where Yi Sun-shin...
South Korean war epic from the director of War of the Arrows. Depicts the 16th-century Battle of Myeongryang where Yi Sun-shin (Choi Min-sik), a disgraced commander of the Joseon dynasty navy, led a fleet of just twelve ships against 300 Japanese. The Admiral is South Korea's biggest box office hit of all time.
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88 %8 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
79 %933 reviewsAudience score rating
"The film is already a hit in South Korea, but it lacks the character interest that might make it connect elsewhere."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The sea battles are absolutely epic, more realistic and thrilling than John Woo's Red Cliff or even Peter Weir's Master and Commander."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"The naval action is realistically and thrillingly staged with blazing cannon fire and slashing swordplay that sufficiently diverts attention from the sometimes unrealistic special effects."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterThe Admiral: Roaring Currents | Details
- Rating
- MA15+,
- Runtime
- 126
- Genre
- War
- Country of origin
- South Korea
