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Blades of Blood
구르믈 버서난 달처럼
2010 108 min South Korea R 12+
★6.7
Action, Drama
Director: Lee Joon-ik
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Description
Lee Mong-hak and a skilled blind swordsman Hwang Jeong-hak, both long to wipe away corruption and heal the world. Lee Mong-hak creates a rebel army to achieve his goal and get rid of the King.
Starring
Hwang Jung-min
Actor
Cha Seung-won
Actor
Han Ji-hye
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination
Key opinion
This film attempts to merge historical drama with traditional martial arts tropes, resulting in a visually competent but narratively shallow experience. While it touches on the political instability of the 16th-century Joseon period, the final product often prioritizes conventional revenge-plot conventions over meaningful depth.
| Production | The film effectively utilizes its 16th-century Joseon setting to ground the narrative in a period of historical instability and conflict. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure follows a predictable, linear path centered on a classic mentor-student dynamic rather than exploring complex character arcs. | |
| Direction | The artistic vision of a poetic historical drama is frequently undermined by a genre-shift toward generic, gore-filled revenge action. |