John Woo's Red Cliff 1 (2008) & 2 (2009)

John Woo's triumphed return to period piece action dials up war strategy to epic levels in his historical interpretation of the legendary battle combined with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms saga. Here is a taste of the action. https://youtu.be/J4vgNrl9LGc?si=zW3wGaoBDAtpTdDN

It was originally released in two parts with a combined running time of over 4 hours. These separate versions are much more complete (director's vision) compared to a recut abridged 148 min version released internationally. Loved everything about it including the strategy of war, the engaging history and characters, and of course, John Woo's trademark action and story. This movie may have slipped under the radar for many, but it's definitely a hidden gem to check out.