Li Pan 2 stars for action sequences and the 5 pieces of costume mustered to make this film.Enough people have mentioned the horrible armour design so I won't get into it. Now. Where do I start?Zilong is Zhao Yun's courtesy name. Do not throw it around like sardines as this movie did since it is Zhao Yun is what he is more commonly, rightfully known as and referred to.Changshan, where Zhao Yun is from, is located North East of China. It is also one of the earlier territory annexed by the Wei kingdom (the antagonists of this film). The screenwriter brings it up relentlessly since he knows nothing more about Zhao Yun's well documented genealogy. So the scene where people were celebrating that he became a well known general is utter cow dun, unless its people want to get sacked by their own kingdom. So the supposed plot of Zhao Yun making a "last stand" at Changshan to complete the "full circle" that is his life is ridiculous. Changshan has been chilling way behind the front-line for a long time.Zhao Yun was not born a peasant, as the movie portrays him to be. He was born of Han's warrior elites and served a northern lord by the name of Gongsun Zan prior to serving Liu Bei. He was also well acquainted with Liu, Guan, Zhang way before the battle of Xinye -- the battle the movie opened with (note for director to google). Therefore, the scene where Zhang Fei not knowing who Zhao Yun is and fighting him makes no sense.What resurrection of the dragon? What resurrection? What dragon?Who is that chubby guy? You actually need to put in an incompetent and jealous supporting role just to make Zhao Yun seem more awesome? If you've read half a page on Zhao Yun, you would've handful of material to justify why he is the most bad-ass person you've ever known. Instead you resorting to pulling an underdeveloped and one-dimensional character out of thin air just to kill more of your audiences brain cells.Talking about stupid roles. What is point of of Maggie Q's character? Wei, the dominant kingdom during all of three kingdom period, with an endless pool of talented generals are all the sudden so incompetent that they need Cao Cao's grand-daughter to lead and fight front-line battles for them? There is a truck load of ACTUAL female, more relevant, compelling characters for Maggie Q to portray if it is imperative that you give your top billed actress some screen time. Without Maggie Q to fill your empty film you'd be losing money, I know.Yes Zhao Yun out-lived most of his kick-ass contemporaries. But for him to still be chilling when Shu falls is nonsense. AND THAT CHUBBY GUY, who is supposed be older than Zhao Yun, IS ALSO ALIVE!!! He must be pushing 170.The ending, where Mr. Chubby is like "Three kingdom is now one, and it's called Jin", and then half quote the Ming Dynasty poem that was part of the lyrics for the opening credit song for the Three Kingdom TV series from 1994 is more hastily done than a conclusion to C students paper after he pulls an all-nighter for a course no one cares about. Where is my puke bucket?Daniel Lee, before you decide on taking what little creative liberty you have on classic material, read a book, feed your imagination, it is starving. But I guess that is not your style judging by the other abomination titles you've created. If I didn't have to endure this film for research on bad film making, it'd be in my furnace 5 minutes in. But to look on the bright side now I know to stay away from anything with your name on it.

fatemaster2003 Three kingdom: Resurrection of the Dragon tells about the legend of one famous General Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdom. But unfortunately, there are many flaws in this movie.First, this movie is a little bit off from the actual history. I never knew that Zhao Yun started his first career as a soldier directly under Liu Bei. He should been under a general name Gongsun Zan, before he changed his loyalty to Liu Bei. Then, there are Cao Ying and Luo Ping-An. Who the hell are they? Because as far as I know, the one who fought Zhao Yun in the last battle was Chao Zhen. Secondly, for the actor. I personally think that Andy Lau is well-suited as General Zhao Yun here. But the actor for both General Guan Yu and Zhang-Fei is a little bit out of the course. While the actor who casted as Guan Yu seems too old, the actor's face who cast as Zhang Fei seems so childish. And the actor who played as Zhuge Liang looks like a traditional physician instead of a strategist. Generally, I would say, the casting is a minus here (except for Andy Lau, of course) For the story, it lacks explanation. There's no explanation for any act inside. No briefing before wars, no strategy meeting before wars, no nothing. It just give off the conclusion of what is happening right now, and lead us directly into the war. That's all. And that too, is a minus.But still, I like the war in this. That's why I still give this movie a rating of 6, instead of 5.Not good enough for all three kingdom fans. But if you're looking for just a war movies, than this is definitely for you.

tianxu1988 Well, This is the first time that I came here. Actually, it is because of this movie made me come here! Because he is a Korean Director, I can bear and forgive his unknowns about the real and reasonable history of Three Kingdoms of Ancient China. But there is something I can't bear, and I am sure nobody had known Ancient China can bear.The costumes(or Amor), I am sure they are all Japannese Style! I am not want to cause any racism arguments, but it is Chinese History, what's hell you give the worries Japannese Amors? Can I shoot a movie about Civil War of US but give them Ancient European Amors? And also there are many many unreasonable details about the story. Our Forums have discussed how bad and how stupid about this story~~~~Well, I know most of u guys can't understand what I am saying. Overall, it is not a good story, but it may be a good WAR FILM which made people excited.

rocketdive2001 Zhao Zhilong, a legend might not want to spend his hard earned money on this movie about his life. Really, i think this movie doesn't quite live it up to the hype that it should be, and if you had watched "The Warlords" before this one, you'll really be disappointed with the whole setup of plot and action.I give credit, the costumes are quite decently well done, the only complain i have is that the soldiers, commanders and Maggie Q's Cao Ying are too Japanese armoured. Yes, their armour reminds me abit of those armour worn by soldiers, samurais during the warring period. I wouldn't have minded if both Shu and Wei had the same armour but different color in this case. I give credit also for the work done for Andy Lau when he appeared as an aged Zhilong, the make up really bring out the age and favour when you see the aged Zhilong.Other than that, the plot strings itself quite weakly with some narration to string the viewers from one event to another. Fact is, it almost felt like those cut scenes in video games, where they want to bring you right into the action ... and that's how it felt at some points of the movie ... I just felt that it could be far better executed.The action scenes are nothing much to write home too. Like i said before, if you had watched "The Warlords", you'll find it a yawn. I'm not implying i want a lot of violence and gore, but there wasn't much intensity in the fights, from the soldier to soldier clashing up to duels between characters, i just feel a lack of intensity in most of the battle scenes.You will get to see some additional 3 Kingdom characters appearing in this movie, and I really think some of the casting of characters is quite wrong. The 2 big disappointment for me was how Guan Yu looked liked (way too short!) and the casting for Guan Xi.All in all, i wouldn't catch this movie again honestly, wouldn't recommend it. To end off in a positive note, i do have to say that Andy Lau is able to play a decent Zhao Zhilong, just felt bad the movie doesn't really help to showcase his role!