Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan
User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 6 out of 39

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  1. ErnestS.
    Sep 6, 2008
    10
    Amazing movie! completely entertaining and satisfyingly educational. After completing this film I was inspired to find out more information about genghis khan's empire and family. Everyone should see this, its just great.
  2. JulianP.
    Jul 8, 2008
    9
    It was excellent, who ever said that only alexander the great had feelings and cared for his family. It is always good to show the human side of tyrants.
  3. RH
    Jun 22, 2008
    10
    Incredible movie! Far beyond anything Hollywood is making any more. It is particularly refreshing to see battle scenes with thousands of real people... instead of CGI. It makes a huge difference! Everything about this movie is impressive. Location scenes are incredible. The movie grabs you and doesn't let go. I can't wait for the next installment. I wish there were more movies of this quality!… Expand
  4. Tj
    Jun 23, 2008
    9
    I really don't know what the people giving this a low rating are talking about. Go see the movie on the big screen. It is beautifully shot and the acting is first rate. If you really want amazing special effects, then go to a different film. But, if you want to see a film that is sometimes slow (it isn't that slow!) but images and faces that will stay in your mind, I say go to the theater.… Expand
  5. EvanT.
    Jun 25, 2008
    10
    Think of 300, except refer to it as cakewalk when discussing this movie.
  6. Gus
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    Excellent historical epic with great use of visual imagery and symbolic metaphors. Solid storytelling and great, if not short, choreographed battle scenes.
  7. TheoB
    Jun 26, 2008
    9
    All I can say is, "You can't cook two ram heads in the same pot".

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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Will Lawrence
    80
    With its breathtaking landscapes, bloody battles, bitter betrayals and an aching love story, Mongol is a sumptuously crafted epic.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Alissa Simon
    90
    This Central Asia-set historical epic from Russian helmer Sergei Bodrov ("Nomad") boasts breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique traditions.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jim Ridley
    80
    Last year's Academy Award nominee from Kazakhstan for Best Foreign Film, Mongol is purportedly the first in a multi-film saga on the wrath of Khan; as such, it's probably the last thing you'd expect--great fun.
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