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{{quote|''"Like ''[[King Kong]]'', [[Recycled in Space|but with missiles!]]"''|'''''New York Times''' review''}}
{{quote|''"Like ''[[King Kong]]'', [[Recycled in Space|but with missiles!]]"''|'''''New York Times''' review''}}


'''''D-War''''', also called '''''Dragon Wars''''', is a 2007 South Korean monster movie. Unlike [[Tokusatsu|some Asian monster movies]], such as the ''[[Godzilla]]'' franchise, ''D-War'' uses abundant high-quality CGI and the effects have been compared to the 2007 ''[[Transformers]]'' and the 2005 ''[[King Kong]]''. The story, however, has been compared to extremely bad high school writing, only worse.
''[[D-War]]'', also called '''''Dragon Wars''''', is a 2007 South Korean monster movie. Unlike [[Tokusatsu|some Asian monster movies]], such as the ''[[Godzilla]]'' franchise, ''D-War'' uses abundant high-quality CGI and the effects have been compared to the 2007 ''[[Transformers]]'' and the 2005 ''[[King Kong]]''. The story, however, has been compared to extremely bad high school writing, only worse.


The Imoogi (or Imugi) are a race of magical giant serpents in Korean mythology. Once every 500 years, one virtuous Imugi is rewarded by the gods for its good deeds and given the chance to become a celestial dragon.
The Imoogi (or Imugi) are a race of magical giant serpents in Korean mythology. Once every 500 years, one virtuous Imugi is rewarded by the gods for its good deeds and given the chance to become a celestial dragon.


Circa the year 1500, Buraki, an evil Imugi, plans to steal this reward and transform himself into an immortal dragon so he can destroy the world. To do this, Buraki must capture the Yuh Yi Joo, a [[The Chosen One|special]] young woman. But Buraki is thwarted thanks to the [[Heroic Sacrifice]] of the Yuh Yi Joo and her faithful warrior companion.
Circa the year 1500, Buraki, an evil Imugi, plans to steal this reward and transform himself into an immortal dragon so he can destroy the world. To do this, Buraki must capture the Yuh Yi Joo, a [[The Chosen One|special]] young woman. But Buraki is thwarted thanks to the [[Heroic Sacrifice]] of the Yuh Yi Joo and her faithful warrior companion.


Circa the year 2000, the Yuh Yi Joo and her companion are reborn, and Buraki sees another chance to capture her and gain her power. Buraki summons his evil army of dark armored warriors riding dinosaurs and flying dragon-things, which proceed to duke it out with an army of modern soldiers, tanks and helicopters. A dramatic chase ensues, full of monsters and explosions.
Circa the year 2000, the Yuh Yi Joo and her companion are reborn, and Buraki sees another chance to capture her and gain her power. Buraki summons his evil army of dark armored warriors riding dinosaurs and flying dragon-things, which proceed to duke it out with an army of modern soldiers, tanks and helicopters. A dramatic chase ensues, full of monsters and explosions.


Contrast ''[[The Host (film)|The Host]]'', which is a genuinely good South Korean monster movie made the year before.
Contrast ''[[The Host (2006 film)|The Host]]'', which is a genuinely good South Korean monster movie made the year before.
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* [[Actually Pretty Funny]]: The scary, armor clad villain getting hit by a car, ''twice''.
* [[Actually Pretty Funny]]: The scary, armor clad villain getting hit by a car, ''twice''.
* [[Alternate DVD Commentary]]: Complements of [[Riff Trax]]
* [[Alternate DVD Commentary]]: Complements of [[Riff Trax]]
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* [[Black Best Friend]] : Which Ethan thoughtfully left unconscious on the road after rescuing him from a giant freaking serpent. Apparently he has a very bad memory as he rescues him ''again'' later.
* [[Black Best Friend]] : Which Ethan thoughtfully left unconscious on the road after rescuing him from a giant freaking serpent. Apparently he has a very bad memory as he rescues him ''again'' later.
* [[B-Movie]]
* [[B-Movie]]
* [[The Chosen One]]: Sarah, the Yuh Yi Joo.
* [[The Chosen One]]: Sarah, the Yuh Yi Joo.
* [[Doing It for the Art]]: The movie was apparently Hyung-Rae Shim's dream project, and he was in tears in the DVD extras. He also wrote the script and closely supervised the special effects production.
* [[Doing It for the Art]]: The movie was apparently Hyung-Rae Shim's dream project, and he was in tears in the DVD extras. He also wrote the script and closely supervised the special effects production.
* [[Do Not Run with a Gun]]: Way too many of the defenders.
* [[Do Not Run with a Gun]]: Way too many of the defenders.
* [[Dull Surprise]]
* [[Dull Surprise]]
* [[Everything's Better with Dinosaurs]]: Buraki's evil army rides some very dinosaur-like creatures, so ow which have rocket launchers on their backs.
* [[Everything's Better with Dinosaurs]]: Buraki's evil army rides some very dinosaur-like creatures, so ow which have rocket launchers on their backs.
** Which brings us to [[Dinosaurs Are Dragons|another trope]]...
** Which brings us to [[Dinosaurs Are Dragons|another trope]]...
* [[Every Car Is a Pinto]]: Cars and Apaches.
* [[Every Car Is a Pinto]]: Cars and Apaches.
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* [[The Gods Must Be Lazy]]: Buraki has a massive army that can kick even the modern American Army's ass. What does Heaven send to stop them? Two guys.
* [[The Gods Must Be Lazy]]: Buraki has a massive army that can kick even the modern American Army's ass. What does Heaven send to stop them? Two guys.
* [[Idiot Ball]]: Ethan
* [[Idiot Ball]]: Ethan
* [[Made of Explodium]]: There are lots and lots of explosions in this film.
* [[Made of Explodium]]: There are lots and lots of explosions in this film.
* [[Mordor]]: Buraki's evil temple at the end. It even looks like the [[Lord of the Rings|Tower of Barad Dur]]!
* [[Mordor]]: Buraki's evil temple at the end. It even looks like the [[The Lord of the Rings|Tower of Barad Dur]]!
* [[Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me]]: Especially when you unload a full magazine into the [[Evil Army]]'s thick shields instead of aiming for the unprotected limbs after the first few rounds bounced off.
* [[Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me]]: Especially when you unload a full magazine into the [[Evil Army]]'s thick shields instead of aiming for the unprotected limbs after the first few rounds bounced off.
* [[No Indoor Voice]]: Buraki's right hand man, while not in human form. The chanting to "summon" Buraki is especially hilarious.
* [[No Indoor Voice]]: Buraki's right hand man, while not in human form. The chanting to "summon" Buraki is especially hilarious.
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* [[Our Monsters Are Weird]]: The dinosaur like Dawdlers that have rocket launchers on their back.
* [[Our Monsters Are Weird]]: The dinosaur like Dawdlers that have rocket launchers on their back.
* [[Redshirt Army]]: Civilian or military, everyone that fights back is killed without a second thought.
* [[Redshirt Army]]: Civilian or military, everyone that fights back is killed without a second thought.
* [[Rule of Cool]]: Drives pretty much the entire movie.
* [[Rule of Cool]]: Drives pretty much the entire movie.
* [[Rule of Perception]]: For some reason bystanders never notice the 100-meter long giant snake until it is breathing down their necks...
* [[Rule of Perception]]: For some reason bystanders never notice the 100-meter long giant snake until it is breathing down their necks...
* [[Screw Destiny]]: Ethan's (past and present versions) rationale for eloping with their beloved, doesn't seem to grasp [[You Can't Fight Fate|why this is futile]].
* [[Screw Destiny]]: Ethan's (past and present versions) rationale for eloping with their beloved, doesn't seem to grasp [[You Can't Fight Fate|why this is futile]].
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 28 September 2022
"Like King Kong, but with missiles!"
—New York Times review

D-War, also called Dragon Wars, is a 2007 South Korean monster movie. Unlike some Asian monster movies, such as the Godzilla franchise, D-War uses abundant high-quality CGI and the effects have been compared to the 2007 Transformers and the 2005 King Kong. The story, however, has been compared to extremely bad high school writing, only worse.

The Imoogi (or Imugi) are a race of magical giant serpents in Korean mythology. Once every 500 years, one virtuous Imugi is rewarded by the gods for its good deeds and given the chance to become a celestial dragon.

Circa the year 1500, Buraki, an evil Imugi, plans to steal this reward and transform himself into an immortal dragon so he can destroy the world. To do this, Buraki must capture the Yuh Yi Joo, a special young woman. But Buraki is thwarted thanks to the Heroic Sacrifice of the Yuh Yi Joo and her faithful warrior companion.

Circa the year 2000, the Yuh Yi Joo and her companion are reborn, and Buraki sees another chance to capture her and gain her power. Buraki summons his evil army of dark armored warriors riding dinosaurs and flying dragon-things, which proceed to duke it out with an army of modern soldiers, tanks and helicopters. A dramatic chase ensues, full of monsters and explosions.

Contrast The Host, which is a genuinely good South Korean monster movie made the year before.

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