johnnyengram
Joined Dec 2015
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The Wandering Earth II tells a disaster story from an oriental point of view instead of the western one (which is getting more and more cliche), where humans work as a team to face the overwhelming crisis. There's no hero who can save the Earth single-handedly; still, every effort matters.
In many ways, TWE II is a true sight for the sore eyes in nowadays movie industry, even by the criteria of Hollywood. Outstanding visuals & acoustics, compelling narrative, numerous convincing concepts and details, and furthermore, a much more "universal" human value. It raises the ceiling for movies of the same genre to a whole new level.
If you let go of all the stereotypical thinking and preconceived bias against Chinese movies, then TWE II is definitely worth seeing (better in IMAX).
(Taking one star off in case they get cocky /doge)
In many ways, TWE II is a true sight for the sore eyes in nowadays movie industry, even by the criteria of Hollywood. Outstanding visuals & acoustics, compelling narrative, numerous convincing concepts and details, and furthermore, a much more "universal" human value. It raises the ceiling for movies of the same genre to a whole new level.
If you let go of all the stereotypical thinking and preconceived bias against Chinese movies, then TWE II is definitely worth seeing (better in IMAX).
(Taking one star off in case they get cocky /doge)
Historical Facts: Who Wins What?
To the US/UN, the war started at Incheon landing and stopped at the 38th Parallel. They won.
To the Chinese, the war started at the US bombing Dandong/US troops advancing towards the Chinese border, stopped at the 38th Parallel. They won.
To the Koreans, the war ended where it started. There is no winner.
Plot: Mediocre.
The main plot is based on true events that occurred during the Korean War. Though it's not something the West audience has been taught/educated with. Some of the details are overly exaggerated (like the swarm of US attack planes and PVA soldiers) to hype the drama which is mostly criticized by the public.
Cinematics: Great The battle scenes are intense and chilling. Chinese Rambo indeed lol
Props and Costume: Good The cast crew did their homework.
Character & Lines: Poor. Especially for the US side. Typical Pokerface + Stereotype. Lots of room for improvement.
As for the anti-China hate reviews: you don't have to be a scholar to hate China. The hatred/discrimination is deep down their democratic & free vein.
To the US/UN, the war started at Incheon landing and stopped at the 38th Parallel. They won.
To the Chinese, the war started at the US bombing Dandong/US troops advancing towards the Chinese border, stopped at the 38th Parallel. They won.
To the Koreans, the war ended where it started. There is no winner.
Plot: Mediocre.
The main plot is based on true events that occurred during the Korean War. Though it's not something the West audience has been taught/educated with. Some of the details are overly exaggerated (like the swarm of US attack planes and PVA soldiers) to hype the drama which is mostly criticized by the public.
Cinematics: Great The battle scenes are intense and chilling. Chinese Rambo indeed lol
Props and Costume: Good The cast crew did their homework.
Character & Lines: Poor. Especially for the US side. Typical Pokerface + Stereotype. Lots of room for improvement.
As for the anti-China hate reviews: you don't have to be a scholar to hate China. The hatred/discrimination is deep down their democratic & free vein.