Even the glories of war can turn stultifying when you’re shown one too many thousand-yard-stare reaction shots by military leaders.

"Hansan: Rising Dragon" is unashamedly a big-budget, blockbuster type of production, with all the pros and cons of this type of films, but one that definitely deserves a watch for its production values and final battle.

... the way "Hansan" wraps, leaves one feeling a certain sense of satisfaction, as though watching expert chess or poker players who come head-to-head and have it out before you.

In terms of scope and sweep, the climactic action is the best we’ve seen since Master and Commander: Far Side of the World.