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The Great Wall (2016)

Directed by Zhang Yimou

Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Most recently watched by CaptainBigTime, sleestakk

Overview

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

Rated PG-13 | Length 103 minutes

Actors

Matt Damon | Jing Tian | Willem Dafoe | Andy Lau | Pedro Pascal | Zhang Hanyu | Lu Han | Lin Gengxin | Eddie Peng | Huang Xuan | Ryan Zheng Kai | Karry Wang | Cheney Chen | Pilou Asbæk | Numan Acar | Johnny Cicco | Yu Xintian | Bing Liu | Stephen Chang | Li Heng | Li Jingmu

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
05/20/2019Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned7 stars
02/19/2017Movie ScreenDigitalTheater7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

I think I’ve fully embraced this film now. Yes, it’s still goofy but in an earnest way (if that’s possible for a big budget film). Once you get over the implausibility of the plot and just enjoy it, it’s a lot of fun and sounded great in the home theater.

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