Assembly (集结号 - Ji jie hao) (2007)

Posted : 10 months, 2 weeks ago at Jan 11 18:55

Assembly is a war film with a difference in that it does not follow the events of the Second World War. It portrays the events of the Chinese Civil War in the post-1945 battles. The opening scene is a blinder, and throws you into a bloody street battle with blood and dismemberment coming at you from all angles. However from this memorable opening scene, it is all downhill. The general in charge of the opening attack is then given a mission to defend an old mine from enemy attack - right down until the last man. The mine is of no military importance but serves as the flank for the main land army involved in the conflict. General Gu Zidi is told that he must remain at the mine until he hears the Assembly bugle call from down the valley which will signify their retreat. With just under 50 ...Read more

Rating : 4/10