The Battle At Lake Changjin
Certainly not subtle but if you can forgive its flaws and instead bask in its blockbuster credentials, then ‘The Battle At Lake Changjin’ delivers some spectacular war movie action.
Certainly not subtle but if you can forgive its flaws and instead bask in its blockbuster credentials, then ‘The Battle At Lake Changjin’ delivers some spectacular war movie action.
There are some plot holes that become apparent as the film continues, but good quality action and a fine cast cover a multitude of sins.
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