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Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Drama · Action · Adventure · 2003

A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

Movie details

Warriors of Heaven and Earth

2003 Drama · Action · Adventure 1h 54m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

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 Warriors of Heaven and Earth?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

He Ping

Written by

He Ping · Rui Zhang

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

Lieutenant Li

Kiichi Nakai

Kiichi Nakai

Lai Qi

Wang Xueqi

Wang Xueqi

Master An

Zhao Wei

Zhao Wei

Wen Zhu

B

Bagen Hasi

Cao Jin

T

Tao Ho

Ma Gun

L

Linian Lu

Wu Lao'Er

Court is in session

Put Warriors of Heaven and Earth 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.