The Great Wall (2016)
European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
The Great Wall (2016)
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Released Year: 2016
Runtime: 103 minutes
Directors: Zhang Yimou
Casts: Matt Damon, Johnny Cicco, Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Andy Lau, Zhang Hanyu, Eddie Peng, Jing Tian, Pilou Asbæk, Lin Gengxin, Ryan Zheng Kai, Numan Acar, Lu Han, Huang Xuan, Cheney Chen, Bing Liu, Karry Wang, Vicky Yu
IMDB: The Great Wall (2016)
Storyline
European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
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Reviews
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Screen International -
Viewers are in good hands — if they’re not too demanding — as Zhang Yimou puts the easily distinguishable characters through their paces.
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The Guardian -
It won’t be remembered as Zhang’s best film, but the director’s artistic touch is on display in his long panoramic sweeps and artful use of colour. Simultaneously futuristic and historic, the visual spectacle carries the film.
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Time Out London -
The Great Wall is not exactly a good movie – but it’s a pretty enjoyable one.
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Variety -
Director Zhang Yimou capably gives period fantasy-action The Great Wall the look and feel of a Hollywood blockbuster, but his signature visual dazzle, his gift for depicting delicate relationships and throbbing passions are trampled by dead-serious epic aspirations.
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The Playlist -
Other than the enjoyably silly banter between Damon and Pascal, there are few moments that endear you to anyone on screen. The movie’s tone veers from bombastic to goofy with speed but little grace.
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European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
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