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The Great Wall

The Great Wall

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 2016

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

Movie details

The Great Wall

“1700 years to build. 5500 miles long. What were they trying to keep out?”

2016 Action · Adventure · Fantasy 1h 43m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Zhang Yimou

Written by

Marshall Herskovitz · Max Brooks · Edward Zwick · Carlo Bernard

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

William

Jing Tian

Jing Tian

Commander Lin Mae

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Ballard

Andy Lau

Andy Lau

Strategist Wang

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal

Tovar

Zhang Hanyu

Zhang Hanyu

General Shao

Lu Han

Lu Han

Peng Yong

Court is in session

Put The Great Wall 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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