Kingudamu

2019 [JAPANESE]

Action / Adventure / Comedy / History / War

33
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 93% · 15 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 96%
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 5472 5.5K

王者天下 sword fight king based on manga battle japanese film

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Plot summary

Set in Qin Dynasty during the warring states period in ancient China. Shin was a war orphan. He has a dream of becoming a great general Shin has a fateful encounter with young King Eisei. King Eisei aims to unify all of China.

Director

Shinsuke Sato Photo
Shinsuke Sato

Top cast

Kanna Hashimoto Photo
Kanna Hashimoto as He Liao Diao
Masami Nagasawa Photo
Masami Nagasawa as Yang Duan He
Yuki Ito Photo
Yuki Ito as Chang Wen Jun's Man 4
Kento Yamazaki Photo
Kento Yamazaki as Li Xin
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
1.2 GB
1280*534
Japanese 2.0
R
Subtitles us  
24 fps
2 hr 13 min
Seeds 6
2.38 GB
1920*800
Japanese 5.1
R
Subtitles us  
24 fps
2 hr 13 min
Seeds 13

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Alunauwie 9 / 10

Kingdom is a live-action adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s

Kingdom is a live-action adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s manga, set during China’s warring states era with some historical characters, making it an engaging story. Adapting manga to live-action is challenging due to high fan expectations, but the film shows clear dedication and effort. This review is based solely on the film, as I haven’t read the manga. The story centers on themes of ambition, loyalty, and brotherhood, focusing on Shin and Eisei’s struggle to reclaim Eisei’s throne. Conflict arises quickly with internal and external challenges, building tension through battles and political struggles. The film’s resolution shows strong character growth, though some fights lack dramatic tension. Acting is a highlight, especially Ryo Yoshizawa’s dual roles and Kento Yamazaki’s intense action performance, fitting Shin’s rough background. The production values are impressive, with authentic settings, costumes, and well-executed cinematography that enhance key scenes. Overall, Kingdom is a must-watch for fans of manga adaptations and war-themed action films, offering many thrilling moments. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
Reviewed by starfarts 7 / 10

Don't take it seriously

Despite what the trailer shows, there are zero epic battles. There are hardly any "screenshot-worthy" scenes either--less than ten. It's also extremely over-dramatic and half an hour too long at least.But it's fun.I have tried half a dozen times to get into the anime, but I cannot force myself to enjoy something with that "quality" of animation, and beyond that even the loud-mouthed, obnoxious, and totally-unrelatable protagonist spoil enjoyment. I can't commit my time to seeing a grouchy child not be smacked to pieces by the adults in the room.This movie, sadly, has the same unworthy protagonist, but at least I can say that the producers translated that perfectly and the main actor followed instructions to the t. It is, however, entertaining. No modernization at all, no attempt to shoehorn contemporary mores into a story older than Jesus, no deeper meaning other than being fun.That's what a movie should be. Kingdom is fun to watch. While the details are obviously skipped over because of its format, the rags-to-general story clearly takes its shape. The side characters, despite no backstory, are all acted flawlessly so their motivations are natural and slot with expectations rather well. Good directing makes the "feel" seem more Western than Eastern, but that's good in my book as the Western style is more palatable.I can recommend this is you want to be entertained and can look past its flaws. It is not arthouse, it's not a HanCinema kind of deal, but it doesn't need to be. Definitely going to binge the second movie right now.
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