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Escape from the 21st Century

Escape from the 21st Century

Science Fiction · Comedy · Action · 2024

Three friends discover that they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hope, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the world.

Movie details

Escape from the 21st Century

2024 Science Fiction · Comedy · Action 1h 38m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

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Three friends discover that they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hope, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the world.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Escape from the 21st Century?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Li Yang

Written by

Li Yang

Zhang Ruoyun

Zhang Ruoyun

Wang Zha

Zhong Chuxi

Zhong Chuxi

Liu Lianzhi

Song Yang

Song Yang

Wang Chengyong

Wu Xiaoliang

Wu Xiaoliang

Han Guang

Zhu Yanmanzi

Zhu Yanmanzi

Yang Yi

Leon Lee

Leon Lee

Bubble / Paopao

Wen Zhengrong

Wen Zhengrong

San

Court is in session

Put Escape from the 21st Century 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 Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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