In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations
Ryan Zheng
- Shen
- (as Zheng Kai)
Karry Wang
- Emperor
- (as Junkai Wang)
Vicky Yu
- Lieutenant Xiao Yu
- (as Xintian Yu)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was the most expensive Chinese film ever, with a budget of $135 million and, due to the huge amount of crew involved, had over 100 translators.
- GoofsOnly one magnetic stone, which can pacify the Tao Tei, appeared in the movie. The stone was brought in by William the European mercenary. In reality, Chinese civilization first made compasses from magnetic stones in Han dynasty (< AD100). By the time point of the movie (somewhen between AD960 and AD1127), the compass had been widely used in navigation. It shouldn't be hard to find more magnetic stones inside China.
Magnetic stones (lodestones) are not normally very strong. William's was far more powerful than normal, as evidenced by its "reach out" distance of several feet. The normal magnetic stones found in China were not strong enough to affect the Tao Tei.
- Crazy creditsThe Universal logo appears quicker than usual, and after appearing the Earth zooms into China, going all the way to a section of the Great Wall and through a crack in the section.
During the zoom the Legendary Pictures logo appears (in reverse).
- Alternate versionsThis film will be released in the Mandarin language separately in English-speaking countries --- that is, at least Australia. Both English and Mandarin versions have been classified.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood Express: Episode #14.32 (2016)
Featured review
A Very Entertaining Film
As a constant film goer I was really impressed with this film. It was entertaining. The story worked well. The acting was great. And the effects were really impressive. I watched it on a big screen in Bangkok and enjoyed the experience. The sound was equally impressive.
I just can't understand why the really negative reviews abound. Some are cursing it for having foreign actors. Others about the political situation etc. And the poor director is even getting a caning.
The story is about a legend. And it was wonderful to just sit back and let someone tell a story. I nearly didn't go because of all the bad reviews but I am glad I went and made up my own mind.
Go and see it.
I just can't understand why the really negative reviews abound. Some are cursing it for having foreign actors. Others about the political situation etc. And the poor director is even getting a caning.
The story is about a legend. And it was wonderful to just sit back and let someone tell a story. I nearly didn't go because of all the bad reviews but I am glad I went and made up my own mind.
Go and see it.
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- captainpat
- Dec 29, 2016
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Tử Chiến Tường Thành
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $150,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $45,540,830
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,469,620
- Feb 19, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $334,933,831
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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