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Masquerade

  NR HD

Chang-min Choo

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Plot Summary

Political intrigue, betrayal, peril and forbidden romance play out in this lavish, critically acclaimed, historical epic set in the royal palace of Korea’s ancient Joseon Dynasty. Amid national chaos and fear for his life, tyrannical King Gwanghae orders his trusted counselor to find a royal body double. He recruits a crude, working-class peasant, Ha-seon, a village performer who bears a startling resemblance to the ruler. When the king falls into a coma from poisoning, he is secreted away to recover and Ha-seon reluctantly assumes the throne, forced to pull off history’s biggest masquerade. Narrowly evading exposure or yet another assassination attempt by his power-hungry court, he stumbles through his daily rituals and onerous royal duties … covertly coached by the king’s stoic chief advisor and chief eunuch. Soon, however, Ha-seon finds he must follow his own heart – no matter what the price – to save his country from collapse and its oppressed people from despair.

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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

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  • Reviews Counted: 8
  • Fresh: 8
  • Rotten: 0
  • Average Rating: 6.6/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Fresh: As predictable as these stories invariably are, Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom - if given the power - melting politically cynical hearts and legislating through decency rather than fear. – Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, Sep 20, 2012

Fresh: There are plenty of antecedents for the story, like "The Prince and the Pauper" and "Dave." But what it lacks in originality, it makes up for in Lee's performance. – Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic, Feb 7, 2013

Fresh: a somewhat sentimental tale of royal intrigue and romance; a crash course on the claustrophobic, often bizarre details of courtly life; and a showcase for the acting talents of Korean superstar Lee Byung-hun, in dual roles. – Anton Bitel, Sight and Sound, Nov 30, 2012

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Customer Reviews

Very good movie

Excellent acting and enjoyable story. For those complaining about lack of subtitles. They do not come on automatically, but you can get them by clicking the caption button and choosing English.

great movie

ocer 10-million people has watched it.
good actor and good story.

Great Movie

Beautiful pictures and intriguing story.

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