A Writer's Odyssey
Seen it?2021 | 130 min | Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% 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 fantasy fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$150 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lu Yang
- Lei JiayinGuan Ning (Red Armor Warrior)
- Yang MiTu Ling
- Dong ZijianLu Kongwen (Kongwen)
- Yu HeweiLi Mu
- Guo JingfeiOld Monk / Black Armor
- Tong LiyaBan Ruo
- Dong JieXiao Yu
- Wang ShengdiXiao Juzi
- Yang YiLord Redmane / Yu Changhai
- Liu TianzuoElectric Man