Until now, my knowledge of Genghis Khan was limited to what I had learnt from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (he totally ravaged China and Oshman's Sporting Goods, and likes Twinkies!). Mongol, from Russian writer/director Sergei Bodrov, charts the legendary warrior's life from child, to slave, to conqueror of much of central Asia and China, and is far more informative.
Apparently, however, Bodrov has altered quite a few facts to suit his film, and picking out the truths from the less accurate stuff is no mean feat. The action also jumps awkwardly to key moments in Genghis's life with little explanation of what has occurred in the meantime. In short, If I were to do a history report on Genghis based on this film, there's a good chance I would fail. Most egregious!
6/10 — Still worth seeing (despite the historical inaccuracies) for the wonderful cinematography and the violent battle scenes in which plenty of the red stuff is splashed about.
Apparently, however, Bodrov has altered quite a few facts to suit his film, and picking out the truths from the less accurate stuff is no mean feat. The action also jumps awkwardly to key moments in Genghis's life with little explanation of what has occurred in the meantime. In short, If I were to do a history report on Genghis based on this film, there's a good chance I would fail. Most egregious!
6/10 — Still worth seeing (despite the historical inaccuracies) for the wonderful cinematography and the violent battle scenes in which plenty of the red stuff is splashed about.