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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Marco Polo
EAN: 0796019803731
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Rhi Entertainment
Manufacturer: Rhi Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Rhi Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 14, 2007
Running Time: 176 minutes
Sales Rank: 24408
Studio: Rhi Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: June 02, 2007
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Editorial Review:
Description:
This is the absorbing true story of Venetian explorer Marco Polo’s arduous trek to the East—and beyond. The story follows Marco (Ian Somerhalder) as he is enlisted to accompany a pair of priests to the court of Kublai Khan (Golden Globe winner Brian Dennehy), Mongol conqueror of the East. Featuring Desiree Siahaan and BD Wong, Marco Polo is a gripping look at two of world history’s most enigmatic men and a sensuous vision of a legendary time and place. Now available for the first time on DVD in an extended version featuring all-new bonus features! Literally, it’s the adventure of a lifetime.
Amazon.com:
Marco Polo was a 13th-century explorer whose epic journey from Venice to Asia and beyond has fascinated the world for centuries. This two-part, 176-minute miniseries is a realistic first-person retrospective based on the published journals of Marco Polo in which viewers are treated to Marco Polo's (Lost's Ian Somerhalder) reminiscing about his travels from Venice through what is now Russia and Iran to China and beyond. Considered a barbarian in China, Polo developed an unusual relationship with China's leader Kublai Kahn (Brian Dennehy), becoming a trusted advisor and explorer under the Kahn while simultaneously remaining under the constant suspicion of the court. Nonetheless, Kublai Kahn sent Polo to explore then-unknown places like (modern-day) Thailand, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and the Spice Islands where he encountered countless wonders, a host of foreign concepts, and new and exciting peoples. Shot entirely in China, viewers are transported to 13th-century China where they experience first-hand Marco Polo's incredible drive to explore unseen lands, the physical and emotional hardships of his journey, and his sense of exhilaration and wonderment on traveling through new lands. Action and adventure abound throughout the production, balanced by a careful exploration of the intricacies of Polo's relationship with the Kahn, his servant Pedro (B.D. Wong), and the women of the court Temulun and Kensai (both played by Desiree Slahaan). Just as fascinating as the actual journey is the depiction of the man Marco Polo; his commitment to truth, openness to new concepts, unceasing quest for knowledge, sense of duty, and seemingly instinctive understanding of human nature. This is a gripping, timeless telling of a classic adventure that's sure to be a favorite with history buffs, adventure lovers, and anyone who loves a good story. (Ages 10 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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Rating:  -
Two reviews come to mind for this one: 1) "Low budget, low energy, big yawn"; and, 2) "Brian Dennehy as Kublai Khan." They tried, others have tried, no one's done justice to M. Polo since M. Polo first told his story. This one throws in some sex and B.D. Wong gets a martial arts airing. Two stars, one for each review.
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Understanding that this person, Marco Polo, may never have seen China as he said he did, I fully enjoyed this story. It was very believable as well as interesting.
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The movie was a well made re telling of the story of Marco Polo. However such a story would take hours to tell on screen as much was left out ,however all in all i would recomend this movie .
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I enjoyed the picture a lot. Great views, handsome and talented actors. Still I prefer the style where strong scenes are suggested, leaving some of the action to the imagination.
Rating:  -
This mini series is very close to the one in the early 80's that was the best ever made. I would definitely recommend this to lovers of history.
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