Kingdom(キングダム)

Name: Kingdom
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War

Japan · 2019
Rated R · 2h 14m
Director Shinsuke Sato
Starring Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, Masami Nagasawa, Kanna Hashimoto
Genre Action, Drama, History, War

Set in Qin Dynasty during the warring states period in ancient China. Orphaned by war, Xin and Piao dream of changing their fate and becoming the world's greatest generals. After Piao sacrifices himself to protect the future emperor, Xin's path to greatness is set in motion.

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The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg

The film acquits itself honorably, even if its ultimate message is disquieting.

Los Angeles Times by Charles Solomon

Director Shinsuke Sato’s film may lack nuance, but fans of martial spectacles will have an enjoyable if exhausting time.

The Hollywood Reporter by John DeFore

More than colorful enough to excite genre fans who like a dash of history with their swordplay.

Variety by Richard Kuipers

A dose of 21st century attitude mixes nicely with other winning ingredients in Kingdom, a thoroughly entertaining adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s hugely popular manga set in China, 245 B.C.

Movie Nation by Roger Moore

This isn’t quite the spectacle that the signature films of the genre are, but lacking the seriousness of those isn’t exactly a shortcoming.