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Movie Info

Release Date: December 16, 2016
Runtime: 103 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Action Adventure Fantasy
Budget: $150,000,000
Revenue: $331,957,105
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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35%
Tomatometer
42
42/100
Metacritic
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6.0/10
TMDB
5,489 votes
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5.9/10
IMDb
158,809 votes
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The Great Wall

2016

"Defend humanity or face the ultimate darkness."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Great Wall 3D? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A Grande Muralha? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: γ‚°γƒ¬γƒΌγƒˆγ‚¦γ‚©γƒΌγƒ«? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 그레이트 μ›”? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: ι•·εŸŽ? All international titles (8) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $150,000,000
Revenue: $331,957,105
Profit $181,957,105
ROI +121.3% (2.2x)

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The Great Wall is directed by Zhang Yimou .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#bold 64 #period drama 46 #appreciative 46 #historical fiction 41 #explosion 38 #monster 37 #war 23 #china 17 #15th century 10 #archer 6 #female soldier 4 #british soldier 3 #great wall of china 3 #female general 1

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  • The Great Wall was filmed on location in China, utilizing the breathtaking landscapes of the Gobi Desert and the actual Great Wall, which added authenticity to the visual narrative.

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  • In a unique twist, Matt Damon’s character, William, was initially intended to be a Chinese hero, but this concept was revised to accommodate the film's international appeal.

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  • The film features an elaborate use of color symbolism, particularly with the contrasting hues of the soldiers' armor and the monstrous creatures, which emphasizes the themes of conflict and unity.

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  • A continuity error occurs during a battle scene when the positions of the characters change between shots, leading to a discrepancy in their locations relative to the action.

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  • Zhang Yimou, known for his visually stunning films, employed a combination of practical effects and CGI to create the monstrous creatures, blending traditional filmmaking techniques with modern technology.

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  • Willem Dafoe's character, Ballard, was inspired by historical figures who sought fortune in foreign lands, reflecting the film's exploration of cultural encounters during the Middle Ages.

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  • The Great Wall shares thematic elements with other fantasy epics, particularly in its portrayal of heroism and sacrifice, drawing comparisons to films like 300 and The Lord of the Rings.

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