In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...
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In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...
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Shu Qi: Private & Shu Qi: True Woman

SHU QI: PRIVATE (1996)
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...

Cantonese: Wan chuen: Shu Qi se jun jap
Mandarin: Wen cun: Shu Qi xie zhen ji
English: Tender: Shu Qi True Portrait Episode

SHU QI: TRUE WOMAN (1996/99)
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...

Cantonese: Shu Qi: True Woman
Mandarin: Shu Qi: True Woman
English: Shu Qi: True Woman

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The story unfolds in the kingdom of Ehb, where a modest family man known simply as Farmer (played by ) lives a peaceful life with his wife, Solana, and their son, Zeph. This peace is shattered when the Krugs—a race of animalistic warriors—attack their village under the magical influence of the sorcerer Gallian ( Ray Liotta ).

One of the most noteworthy aspects of the film is its cast, which features established actors who were seemingly at odds with the production’s low critical standing: as the protagonist, Farmer. John Rhys-Davies as the wizard Merick. Burt Reynolds as King Konreid. Ron Perlman as Norrick. Ray Liotta as the primary antagonist, Gallian. In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...

After the Krugs kill his son and kidnap his wife, Farmer embarks on a quest for vengeance and rescue alongside his mentor Norrick () and brother-in-law Bastian ( Will Sanderson ). Along the way, Farmer discovers his true identity: he is the long-lost son of King Konreid ( Burt Reynolds ) and the rightful heir to the throne. The narrative culminates in a large-scale confrontation between Farmer’s allies and the combined forces of Gallian and the treacherous Duke Fallow ( Matthew Lillard ). Production and Cast The story unfolds in the kingdom of Ehb,

Released in 2007, In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale stands as one of the most ambitious and polarizing entries in the catalog of German director Uwe Boll. Loosely inspired by the popular action RPG series, the film represents a high-budget attempt to capture the epic fantasy fervor ignited by The Lord of the Rings . Despite its significant $60 million budget and a surprisingly star-studded cast, the film ultimately became a case study in critical failure and commercial disappointment. Plot and World-Building John Rhys-Davies as the wizard Merick

The Cinematic Enigma of "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale"

SHU QI: PRIVATE
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...

DVD Specifications

  • Taiwan Release
  • NTSC -- Region 0
  • Jei Wea Co. #DVD-555
  • Dolby Digital 2.0
  • 5 Chapters
  • 4:3 (Multi-Ratio but mostly 1.33:1)
  • 46 Minutes

Ratings & Consumer Information

  • Hong Kong: III
  • Contains nudity throughout

SHU QI: TRUE WOMAN
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2...

DVD Specifications

  • Hong Kong Release
  • NTSC -- Region 0
  • WideSight Entertainment #WSDVD 1055
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.0
  • 6 Chapters
  • 4:3 (1.33:1)
  • 52 Minutes

Ratings & Consumer Information

  • Ratings Information Not Available
  • Contains nudity throughout

FILM REVIEW RATINGS KEY:

  • 10 A Masterpiece
  • 9 Excellent
  • 8 Highly Recommended
  • 7 Very Good
  • 6 Recommended
  • 5 Marginal Recommendation
  • 4 Not Recommended
  • 3 Poor
  • 2 Definitely Not Recommended
  • 1 Dreadful
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