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Uprising

Jeon, Ran

2024

Kim Sang-man

Gang Dong-won, Park Jung-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok ...

6.0

262

Action. Drama. Thriller Tells the story of Jong Ryeo (Park Jung Min), the son of the highest-ranking warrior family in Joseon, and his body servant Cheon Yeong (Kang Dong Won) who grew up together during the chaotic times of the Japanese invasion and are reunited as enemies as the closest confidants and soldiers of 'Seonjo of Joseon'

	Media	Author	Review
		Nikki Baughan Screendaily	"A period drama with a distinctly modern sensibility"
		James Marsh South China Morning Post	"As a result, 'Uprising' succeeds only as a flashy showcase for Gang’s impressive sword-fighting skills. Beyond that, it is a rather lightweight and unremarkable affair. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut	"[It] does not hold back and I am so glad it didn’t. It’s a watch-worthy experience from start to finish. If you love Joseon Dynasty dramas, this is a treat (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		David Ehrlich IndieWire	"There’s good fun to be had in watching so many limbs get hacked off for the better part of two hours, but Director Kim can only dismember so many body parts before he starts to lose track of his movie’s spine."
		Johnny Loftus Decider	"It’s with the forbidden but never-say-die friendship at its center where it remains its most compelling"
		JK Sooja Common Sense Media	"Not entirely historically accurate either, [it] clearly treats its story with a modern action sensibility"

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