Shadow
Seen it?2018 | 116 min | Action, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little 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 action fans and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
4 wins and 15 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$92 million worldwide on a $44 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou
- Deng ChaoCommander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou
- Sun LiMadam Xiao Ai
- Ryan Zheng KaiKing Pei Liang
- Wang QianyuanCaptain Tian Zhan
- Wang JingchunMinister Lu Yan
- Hu JunGeneral Yang Cang
- Guan XiaotongPrincess Qing Ping
- Leo WuYang Ping
- Feng Bai
- Li ZhuoyangGuicheng Death Soldier