Mongol

Russian director Sergei Bodrov helms this gorgeous but dramatically skimpy look at the early life of the Mongol warrior who would become Genghis Khan. It's "Genghis Khan: The Early Years," with melodramatic romance and cliffhanger escapes, with serene Japanese star Asano Tadanobu playing the tribal outcast turned thoughtful warrior, a generous leader who returns to Mongolia to take on his enemies and cure his country's ills. If it feels incomplete, it's because it's the first in a proposed trilogy to cover his entire life, and if it feels more like a fable than history, well ... Also available in Blu-ray format. The only supplement for both versions is a digital copy of the film, which can be downloaded to PC, iPod or other compatible players.