Zheng tu (original title)
21 July 2020 (USA)
Director: Teddy Chan
Writers: Fendou Liu, Ning Wen, Him Law
Stars:
Henry Lau...as Dong Yilong
Peter Ho...as Chu Hun
Chenhan Lin...as Jinggang
Luxia Jiang...as Bi Nu
Him Law...as Zhongqian Luo
Runtime: 1h 50minGenre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Content Rating: 15+
In a fictional universe comprising of ten nations, seeing that the neighbouring country is becoming more and more powerful, a warlord organises a competition to reveal the best warriors. Thus, keen to bring honor to his clan, young villager Dong Yi Long embarks on a perilous journey to compete in the tournament and brings along Chu Hun and Miss Jinggang to fight alongside him.
In a fictional universe comprising of ten nations, seeing that the neighbouring country is becoming more and more powerful, a warlord organises a competition to reveal the best warriors. Thus, keen to bring honor to his clan, young villager Dong Yi Long embarks on a perilous journey to compete in the tournament and brings along Chu Hun and Miss Jinggang to fight alongside him.
Wow! What a visually stunning movie, for many reasons I will get into... there will be a lot of images in this review because that is the movie's strength.
First a little background. Double World is based on a popular Chinese MMORPG (massively-multiplayer online role-playing game) called Zhengtu. Kind of like World of Warcraft. The story is set in a fantasy version of China with warlords, dragons and swords. The plot is basic. A big tournament is held to find out the best warrior in all the lands. Each clan sends their top three to compete in a Hunger Games-style event. In other words, if you don't win, you die. Our heroes are three misfits that enter for different reasons. You have the young, optimistic orphan (chosen one), a guilt and vengeance-ridden warrior, and a small and feisty thief.
I loved all three characters. They do bring in a fourth sorta-member once they get to the games.
There is so much to watch. There is a skilled blend of CGI and live-action. The scenery, fight choreography, the COSTUMES... the bad-a**ery. It is a feast for the eyes.
Double World is sub-titled and you will struggle to read and not miss any of the action sometimes. I might watch it again just to look this time...if you know what I mean ;)
The movie didn't end on a cliff-hanger but definitely with a sequel in mind. I was a little disappointed with the fate of some of the characters.
3.75 "burning down the house" Sheep
SharonS
The film's ensemble cast, featuring talents such as Liu Xia Jiang as Bi Nu and Him Luo as Zhongqian Luo, adds depth to the narrative. Clocking in at 1 hour 50 minutes, Double World promises a mix of action, adventure and fantasy, making it an exciting watch for fans of the genre. The film's exploration of a fictional universe and the theme of a competition of warriors add a layer of intrigue to a traditional fantasy narrative. With a content rating of 15+, The Double World provides a mix of exciting scenes and makes it an attractive choice for experienced student review advanced writers .
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