Little Big Soldier
Seen it?2010 | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of a farmer forced into conscription, who has been looking to get out of the army ever since. His great chance arrives when he stumbles upon a wounded general from an enemy state, and he kidnaps him, intending to claim credit for the capture, which includes five acres of land, and most importantly, honorable discharge from the army.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ding Sheng
- Jackie ChanThe Liang soldier
- Leehom WangThe Wei general
- Steve YooPrince Wen
- Lin PengThe Songstress
- Du YumingGuard Wu
- Ken Lo Wai-kwongGuard Yong
- Yu RongguangDeputy General Yu
- Wu YueRobber
- Jin SongLou Fan Wei
- Xu DongmeiLou Fan Yan