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The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Memories of the Sword
Drama · History · Action · 2015
While in medieval Korea, a young girl sets out to revenge the betrayal and the death of her mother. But therefore she must face one of the most powerful men and warriors of the Goryeo Dynasty.
Movie details
Memories of the Sword
“The fated Battle of the Three Swords.”
2015 Drama · History · Action 2h 0m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
While in medieval Korea, a young girl sets out to revenge the betrayal and the death of her mother. But therefore she must face one of the most powerful men and warriors of the Goryeo Dynasty.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Memories of the Sword?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Park Heung-sik
Written by
Park Heung-sik · Choi Ah-reum
Lee Byung-hun
Yu-baek / Duk-gi
Jeon Do-yeon
Sul-rang / Wol-so
Kim Go-eun
Hong-yi / Sul-hee
Bae Soo-bin
Poong-chun
Sung Yoo-bin
Gam-cho
Lee Jun-ho
Yull
Lee Kyung-young
Teacher
Court is in session
Put Memories of the Sword on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.