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The Banquet

Seen it?

2006 | 131 min | Fantasy, Drama, Action, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans, action fans and history buffs.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    42% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $23 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Feng Xiaogang

  • Zhang ZiyiEmpress Wan
  • Ge YouEmperor Li
  • Daniel WuCrown Prince Wu Luan
  • Zhou XunQing Nu
  • Ma JingwuMinister Yin Taichang
  • Huang XiaomingGeneral Yin Sun
  • Zhou ZhongheLord Chamberlain
  • Zeng QiushengGovernor Pei Hong
  • Xu XiyanLing
  • Liu YanbinMessenger