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A Writer's Odyssey
Fantasy · Action · Adventure · 2021
Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.
Movie details
A Writer's Odyssey
“Rewrite the reality.”
2021 Fantasy · Action · Adventure 2h 10m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over A Writer's Odyssey?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Lu Yang
Written by
Yu Yang · Chen Shu · Qin Haiyan · Lu Yang
Lei Jiayin
Guan Ning (Red Armor Warrior)
Yang Mi
Tu Ling
Dong Zijian
Lu Kongwen (Kongwen)
Yu Hewei
Li Mu
Guo Jingfei
Old Monk / Black Armor
Tong Liya
Ban Ruo
Dong Jie
Xiao Yu
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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.