Bad storyline for old story

The new movie Red Cliff betrays historical facts and fails to capture the inner expressions of characters, says an article on the website www.cri.cn. The following is an excerpt:

The $80-million epic movie Red Cliff, directed by John Woo and studded by top Chinese stars, has earned fat box office revenues and has entertained movie buffs with its amazing visual effects.

With the Spring Festival just days away and the celebratory atmosphere around, the audiences, along with the director and his cast and crew, have jointly participated in the light-minded adaptation of the historic battle.