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A Legend

A Legend

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 2024

An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He and his team then embark on an expedition into the depths of the glacier.

Movie details

A Legend

2024 Action · Adventure · Fantasy 2h 9m

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6.8 / 10

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An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He and his team then embark on an expedition into the depths of the glacier.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai

Written by

Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Professor Fang/Zhao Zhan

Zhang Yixing

Zhang Yixing

Wang Jing/Hua Jun

Gulnezer Bextiyar

Gulnezer Bextiyar

Princess Mengyun

Aarif Rahman

Aarif Rahman

He Boer/Hu Duna

Jerry Lee

Jerry Lee

Lei Zhen

Peng Xiaoran

Peng Xiaoran

Xin Ran

Shawn Dou

Shawn Dou

Huo Nguo

Court is in session

Put A Legend on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.