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Red Cliff

Directed by John Woo · 2008 ·

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Answer Summary

Red Cliff (2008) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

90% Critic Score
86% Audience
70 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 28m

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (90% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, history pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Red Cliff worth watching?

    Yes — Red Cliff earns a 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    John Woo's return to Chinese historical epic filmmaking delivers scale, strategy, and operatic combat.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Red Cliff about?

    Allied warlords unite against a ruthless prime minister in a massive naval battle that decides the fate of the Han dynasty.

    Critic Reviews

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