![]() ![]() The script itself lacks any depth and the characters it attempts to make you care for are one dimensional. The six writers involved in creating the story for The Great Wall have also been responsible for movies like World War Z, The Jason Bourne Franchise, and The Last Samurai, which would explain the typical Hollywood “white savior” plot line this film has been accused of recycling like many films before it. But it was definitely fun to watch and that’s what matters, right?īut no matter how visually stunning a movie can make itself, it can never overshadow the most important aspect of all… The Story. Even though it seemed like suicide, and a waste of resources, to build a machine that allows a soldier to bungee jump into a sea of blood thirsty monsters with only one weapon, that can only kill one monster at a time. The Chinese army had color coded factions, each trained in a specific area of combat as a way to diversify their attempts at defending themselves from their enemies. ![]() Along with the visuals, the action sequences were pretty enjoyable. ![]() Their anatomy had somewhat of an extraterrestrial vibe. Based on the plot, these creatures came from a meteor that fell from the sky hundreds of years ago. The design of the dragons is an entirely different story. Combined with the beautifully detailed set design and the vibrant and regal costume choices, each frame could have been it’s own photograph. , this film was very appealing to the eye and I’m most certain that it had everything to do with having not one, but two Oscar nominated cinematographers working hard behind the camera Stuart Dryburgh ( Alice Through the Looking Glass) and Xiaoding Zhao ( The Flowers of War). As the plot moves along, William’s character becomes an ally to Commander Lin Mae, played by Chinese actress Tian Jang ( The Man From Macau) and he sets aside his own personal agenda to help them win the war because, of course, only he can. Yes, you read that right! In this film, the Great Wall of China was built to protect the country from being overrun by dragons. Well, they are actually captured and imprisoned, but it beats being in the hot sun running for your life, am I right? They suddenly find themselves in the middle of a battle between the defenders of the wall and a relentless horde of overgrown lizard creatures. That’s when William and his partner Tovar, played by Pedro Pascal ( Game Of Thrones), find safe haven behind the Great Wall of China. When the film starts, they are on the run to avoid being captured and killed by a group of bandits. If you are unfamiliar with the film’s plot, it’s about a European mercenary named William (Damon) who is on a mission in China to find a mysterious new weapon called “Black Powder,” which is pretty much gun powder. There have been a handful of positive reviews and some sprinkles of negative ones, but the majority have just been “okay”. Despite a huge marketing campaign, the Fantasy/Adventure film starring Matt Damon ( The Bourne Identity, Team America World Police) failed to make a stamp at the box office. This past weekend, The Great Wall made it’s US debut in over three thousand theaters across the country. ![]()
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