Brutal. Unflinching & Absolutely Devastating. One of the Best Films of Its Genre.

Rating: Null/10 (27 February 2014)

Brutal, unflinching & absolutely devastating, Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War tells the story of two brothers who are forced to join the army to fight in the front at the outbreak of the Korean War. The film puts up a gruesome display of combat on the screen while also capturing the deterioration of these siblings' relationship as the film progresses which ends with a heartbreaking conclusion.
Superbly directed, especially the battle scenes, the film is unforgiving in its depiction of the horrors of war and presents it with supreme quality. The inspiration comes from many war films of the past but it still maintains a uniqueness over its content. The camera-work is very dynamic while editing keeps the drama flowing smoothly. And last but not the least, the soundtrack is surely one of the best you can find in a war film.
On an overall scale, Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War is an explosive, potent, powerful & heartfelt tale that keeps the story of these two brothers its first priority throughout its runtime and although the performances from its cast sometimes went overboard & too melodramatic, the film captures their relation so well that their clashes of morals & love for each other feels genuine to a considerable extent. An excellent example of its genre, Tae Guk Gi: Brotherhood of War is thoroughly recommended.