Matt Damon definitely stuck out in a predominantly Chinese production. The production values were there but they couldn’t quite make up for the ridiculous B-movie story. It was difficult to ever get invested in the story or the characters since there was so much going on that it didn’t have time to develop any of the characters. Not a bad watch on a big screen though it will be far from memorable. (original review)
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The Great Wall – Style Over Substance
Matt Damon in a mostly Chinese film, how will it work out?
Movie Clip Roundup
Featuring clips of Fist Fight, The LEGO Batman Movie, Logan, A Cure for Wellness, Eloise, The Great Wall, The Boss Baby, Before I Fall, and Get Out.
Most Anticipated Films of 2017: Bite-Sized *Updated*
There were many great movies in 2016 and you can read my best and worst lists here and here. What exactly do we have to look forward to now that we’re in 2017? In order to help, I’ve updated my super early list of most anticipated films of 2017 that originally appeared here. Things have definitely changed since I wrote that list with new movies being announced, trailers being released, and release dates changing. Below is a list of 26 movies, with relevant links, to look forward to in 2017. If things change, I will update this list again.
The Great Wall International Trailer
If you would like to watch the first trailer, click here. The Great Wall is an interesting one in that it is a Chinese, big-budget, epic, fantasy action movie featuring Matt Damon for whatever reason. The first trailer was full of excitement but for those who want more, a super-sized 9 minute trailer was recently released, offering more footage and introducing us to the story and some of the main characters. At least that’s what it looks like since it is mostly in Chinese, other than the parts with Damon and co-stars Pedro Pascal and Willem Dafoe. The Great Wall releases February 17th, 2017.