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Format
Blu-ray May 23, 2017
Dimensions
0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 in; 3.1 oz
Language
English
Runtime
1 hour and 43 minutes
MPAA rating
PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Director
Zhang Yimou

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Genre Action & Adventure, Blu-ray Movie, DVD Movie, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Format Digital copy, NTSC, Subtitled
Contributor Andy Lau, Carlo Bernard, Charles Roven, Doug Miro, Jing Tian, Jon Jashni, Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Peter Loehr, Thomas Tull, Tony Gilroy, Willem Dafoe, Zhang Yimou
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 43 minutes
Aspect Ratio 2.401
MPAA rating PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Product Dimensions 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.1 ounces

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The Art of Mythological Grandeur Storytelling
"The Great Wall" is a 2016 monster film with a screenplay by Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro and Tony Gilroy, from a story by Max Brooks, Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, directed by Zhang Yimou. An American and Chinese co-production starring Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Andy Lau, the plot centers on two European mercenary warriors imprisoned by imperial Chinese forces within the Great Wall of China after arriving in search of gunpowder, eventually joining forces with the Chinese to help combat an alien threat. • Matt Damon as William Garin, an Irish mercenary. • Jing Tian as Commander Lín Méi, the leader of the Crane Troop • Pedro Pascal as Pero Tovar, a Spanish mercenary. • Willem Dafoe as Sir Ballard, an English adventurer-turned-teacher in China. • Andy Lau as Strategist Wáng, the Strategist and War Counselor for the Nameless Order. The film's story is set during the Northern Sòng Dynasty 960–1127 AD era, and draws heavily from actual historical Chinese military and cultural concepts, though highly mythologized, following a destructive meteor which crash-landed into Gōuwú Mountain, turning it green; a legendary mountain in ancient Chinese literature, cited in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shānhǎi jīng) as the home of the man-eating Tāo Tiè beast, also known as Páoxiāo. While the movie uses the Tāo Tiè mythological name, it reinterprets the creature as a reptilian alien race. The film’s "Tāo Tiè" are hive-minded creatures serving a queen; a ravenous, highly structured hive-mind hierarchy that closely mirrors the roles found in a bee colony, that proceeded to lay waste to China, cycling attacks every 60 years. To protect the empire against the monstrous horde, the 'Great Wall' was erected to safeguard the land as a line of defense against the rampaging creatures, with the 'Nameless Order', commissioned by the Imperial Court as an elite, specialized military force manning its defenses, tasked with defending humanity. The fundamental principles of reality and balance reflects the Nameless Order’s philosophy of Xìnrèn trust and unity, strategically suggesting that the defense of China is not just about physical strength but also about understanding the natural world and the "chi" foundation for martial discipline. The film thrives on the intrigue of the "Nameless Order" as a romanticized testament to the wǔxiá code of conduct. Through choreographic sophistication and synchronized maneuvers, the battles becomes acrobatic wǔxiá ballets, where the percussive musical score guides the eye through impossible feats of heroism. 'Nameless Order' warriors were divided into five different divisions that wore distinctive colors to distinguish different posts: Bear Troops : black armored melee-specialists. Crane Troops : blue armored acrobatic specialists. Eagle Troops : red armored archer-specialists. Tiger Troops : yellow armored siege engine specialists. Deer Troops : purple armored horse-mounted specialists. The film reimagines the Great Wall as a massive, gear-driven machine fortress rather than merely a stone barrier. With its defenses powered by a complex network of internal clockwork, water-driven gears, and enormous scissors built into the wall’s center to snap climbing monsters, it seamlessly integrates concealed alchemies and kinetic traps. While fantastical, these mechanisms are fanciful interpretations of actual 11th-century Chinese inventions. The production designers drew heavily on historical research into Sòng Dynasty polymaths like Sū Sòng to inform the "Chinese Hēphaistíōn-da Vinci" aesthetic of the wall’s internal mechanics. The result is an autonomous fortress—a weaponized structure reminiscent of the legendary forge of Hephaestus. Its internal pathways evoke the power of a living engine of ancient industrialism, pulsing with a divine, mechanical heart. Within its depths, the Nameless Order commands a landscape of colossal crossbows, soaring harpoons, and trebuchets wielding the "divine fire" of huǒ yào black powder. This sanctuary of engineering ingenuity unites the rigid discipline of the soldier with the precision of the architect, transforming a passive defensive barrier into a lethal clockwork megastructure designed to hold the line against the fantastical Tāo Tiè mythic beasts. The Wētā Workshop designed and manufactured approximately 4,500 weapons and 6,000 pieces of armor for the film to create a "unique cinematic experience" that felt at once both ancient and technologically advanced. Wētā Workshop’s design and manufacturing work for The Great Wall was primarily done at their headquarters on the Miramar Peninsula in Wellington, New Zealand. Because the production could not film on the actual landmark, they constructed three massive versions of the wall to serve as their main sets. While Wētā Workshop designed the intricate "wall-as-a-weapon" mechanics and weapons in New Zealand, the actual large-scale set construction was a massive logistical feat managed on-site in China. They built the physical stage sets in Qīngdǎo, specifically at the Qīngdǎo Oriental Movie Metropolis. Designers built two separate wall sets—one high and one low—to accommodate different action sequences. The main set stretched over 200 meters long and was backed by one of the largest green screens ever used in the film industry for digital extensions. The production used approximately 360 shipping containers as a base structure to recreate the wall's immense scale before adding the detailed exterior. These sets were part of a colossal 50-billion-RMB entertainment complex that includes the world's largest sound stage at 10,000 square meters. These items were part of a massive interior set designed as an observatory. The production spent 26 weeks building the Imperial Palace and associated scientific rooms to ensure they looked authentic. Principal photography for the film began on March 30, 2015, in Qīngdǎo, China. As of 2015 it was the most expensive film ever shot entirely in China. It premiered in Běijīng on December 6, 2016. It was released by China Film Group in China on December 16, 2016; in the United States on February 17, 2017, by Universal Pictures; and in Japan on April 14, 2017, by Tōhō Tōwa. The film was released for digital download on May 9, 2017, and on DVD and Blu-ray on May 23, 2017; runtime is 103 minutes (1 hour and 43 minutes). While reminiscent of The Black Rose (1950), both films are works of fiction that share thematic similarities, reflecting a core historical fact: the secret of gunpowder, or "huǒ yào" ("fire medicine"), known as "black powder," developed in China during the Táng Dynasty (9th century) and extensively weaponized by the Sòng Dynasty (11th century). Recognizing its power, the Sòng government ultimately banned its sale to foreigners in 1076 to keep the technology secret. In both Thomas B. Costain’s 1945 novel and its 1950 film adaptation, the plot centers on Westerners traveling to the East to acquire revolutionary technologies such as black powder and the magnetic compass. This narrative mirrors key aspects of Marco Polo’s travels in the late 13th century, which provided Europeans with their first detailed chronicle of the East. The Sòng Dynasty had a highly centralized military system. In the film, the Nameless Order is presented as a special division commissioned by the Imperial Court to defend the empire from the Tāo Tiè. The Order's division into specialized troops reflects the sophisticated military organization and specialized unit tactics documented in Sòng-era manuals like the Wǔjīng Zǒngyào (Complete Essentials for the Military Classics). The concept of a "secretive military force" and the use of secret tunnels and gates have real precedent. Historians have identified over 130 secret passages in the Great Wall used for reconnaissance and surprise attacks. The film's emphasis on black powder and advanced siege weaponry is rooted in the Sòng Dynasty being the era when gunpowder was first weaponized in forms like the "thunderclap bomb." While the Order's specific battle techniques are fictionalized for cinematic effect, they represent a "fantastical exaggeration" of actual Sòng Dynasty military discipline and engineering. Even though The Great Wall is classified as a monster film, the grandeur of its storytelling and setting aligns it more closely with a High Fantasy Action Thriller. To view this simply as a monster film is as reductive as categorizing Clash of the Titans (2010) or Wrath of the Titans (2012) as such; for in these epics, creatures are not the plot, but rather the catalysts for divine and martial excellence. The conflict centers less on the creatures and more on the tension between the mercenaries' personal ambitions and the Nameless Order's unwavering trust, discipline, and loyalty. The narrative, casting, characterizations, performances, costuming, and settings are consistently captivating and fascinating, capturing the imagination as you gasp in disbelief. This is myth-making at its finest: an awesome, high-stakes mystery of ancient ingenuity; where history meets the supernatural through incredible craftsmanship. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026 by William R.
Great Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal movie.
Great fantasy movie along with excellent looking graphics.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by Julian Hinojosa
*Mankind (vs) Alien Queen…Epic! *Mankind (vs) Alien Queen…Epic!
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This is a monster movie with rich beautiful cinematography, and visually stunning vibrant colors. All acting is spot on and very good. Matt Damon carried this movie very well and delivered an over the top performance. All movie props, make-up, sets, period wardrobe/costumes are vibrant and colorful and well detailed. An epic story, which explains the (who, what, where, why and when), answering (all) questions and ending appropriately, demonstrating stunning vibrant visuals effects similar to (Avatar), with high-end resolution quality (CG) effects! My personal thoughts about this movie: The Great Wall is (not) a documentary, it’s a full on movie of and epic battle to the death for earth dominance, your classic Mankind (vs) Alien Queen. The movie is visually stunning, with acrobatics that would rival any Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. A fast moving movie with tons of action and hardcore battles that are very brutal and bloody, with bone crushing carnage everywhere. This movie has excellent character development, with (no) unnecessary sex scenes at all. The producers knew how to direct a great movie for the entire family without the need to show any embarrassing sex scenes...great job, all parents will appreciate that! I make comparisons to the movie (Avatar) due to the epic nature of this movie and the classic theme of (Man vs Alien species) over dominance of the planet. This movie is a winner, great movie for the entire family, its money well spent, I will definitely watch this movie more than once…they got this movie right! The Facts: 1. Running Time Approx. 1 hrs. 43 min. 2. Sound: HD DTS-5.1 3. Picture: HD Widescreen 4. Not a documentary it’s a full on movie. 5. Epic bone shattering bloody battles. 6. High level action. 7. Epic story, great character development. 8. Mankind vs Alien Queen (or) General vs Alien Queen. 9. Great for entire family, with no sex scenes…that’s a plus. 10. Great storyline that answers all questions, and has a proper ending. Thank you, hope this helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017 Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017 by Sam's-Review
Forget the 1-star haters. . .fun, fantasy action movie Forget the 1-star haters. . .fun, fantasy action movie
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Review Image by LoveTableTopGames
My wife and I just came from the theater watching this. + In the vain of Hero or House of Flying Daggers, there is a fantastic use of color and visuals that great some great eye candy and a mood of "epic"-ness. > Is it as complex a story plot as Hero? No. Pretty straight-forward story. > Is it as epic feeling as the defense of Helms Deep in the LOTR movies? No, but it is still grand enough in scope to feel intense. > We should have selected the Closed Caption option at the movie theater as there were a couple of parts in the dialogue that was difficult to understand. The blu ray will help with this for our second go around. + My wife did NOT want to see a mindless action movie (she just rolled her eyes at the Fast & Furious 8 trailer). This was not a mindless action movie. The action scenes are purposeful to develop and define the characters and plot. There was enough action for us guys, but not so much that others would be turned off. > Interestingly there isn't a strong romance sub-plot. This is neither good or bad, but simply unexpected. + A good amount of banter and humor between Matt Damon's character (William) and his sidekick character (Tovar), played by Pedro Pascal. So much so, that my wife wasn't expecting that many jokes and banter, but it was welcomed and rarely did the humor fall flat. . .even for the jokes we've seen/heard before in other movies. -- For acting ability, I'm most familiar with Matt Damon, William Dafoe, and Andy Lau. There was no real challenge in this movie for any of them nor anything to make them shine. Actually William Dafoe's character isn't a completely minor character, but when looking back the role could have been played by any Caucasian actor and still make the story work. Too bad the movie doesn't allow for them to demonstrate their skill more. . .it's not one of those kind of stories. > On that note, the movie was entertaining and kept our interest. Could it have felt grander in scope or between music and direction made us feel more emotion for the characters? Yes. But. . .it seemed to stay focused on the story it wanted to tell and told it well enough without taking the chance of getting lost in trying to be bigger than it is. In other words I kind of wanted more epic-ness, but still enjoyed it for what it is. We did NOT feel like it was a waste of a movie ticket for the two of us to watch it, but were pleasantly entertained. **Update** Watched it again with subtitles throughout. + Love subtitles for movies! Even if it is English throughout. + There are a few "epic" big shots, so it was satisfactory in that regard > There seems to be more slow-mo action shots and less like "IP Man" martial arts, which has fast and furious fighting. I know it's not fair to compare the two, but with so many Asian actors running around, they didn't take advantage and utilize some kick-butt fighting, but more the John Woo Face Off action. -- Some of the CGI looks pretty fake. > There is a slight plot problem in (no real spoiler to follow)...One character says "All tests have failed", yet suddenly some of what they are doing happens to work when they need it to. If, they had a quick "European man has a solution" to contribute to the problem, then that would have been awesome, but it's a minor fault that the movie moves right through and so does the viewer. > The "final big move" to win over the monsters is grand, but ridiculous too. Reminded me almost of the jet plane + semi truck scene from Live or Die Harder, or something from one of the ridiculous Fast & Furious movies. So I just had fun with it. This movie does not take itself completely serious like the Lord of the Ring movies, so if you go into it to be entertained and suspend disbelief for a bit, you'll enjoy it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017 Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017 by LoveTableTopGames
A wonderful action historical fiction full of beautiful color.
A colorful exciting action packed historical fiction monster story with the very best special effects. A great acting performance by Matt Damon as usual, but there were wonderful performances by the entire cast. I especially enjoyed the strong female lead. A kick butt woman is always a plus in my opinion. This was simply a very fun movie. The colors were a very nice surprise. It was really well done with excellent contrasts everywhere. Adding this BluRay to my library will enable me to enjoy watching this movie many more times in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017 by Alan McDonald
WHOLESOME MOVIE FOR FAMILY
can't say enought about this movie-it is one of the GREATS-the monsters are scary and low and behold no cussing for a change-no sex-just a down right good movie.you will not be dissappinted in the movie-action all the time-if your kids are old enough to watch the mummy then they are old enought to see this one-i meand the first 2 MUMMY MOVIES-not the last one-that was a dud.entertaining movie-glad they are bring back wholesome movies without all the nasty's. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017 by green bonnet
Stunning costumes, very exciting!
I really enjoyed this movie! I really didn't know what to expect because it is so different from what Matt Damon usually does. What I got is is a very exciting, mythological story about terrible monsters - and it is up to Matt Damon to help defeat them, along with the Chinese army. A little cheesy, i know...but WOW! First of all, I, like quite a few other reviewers, want to mention the costumes. Visually absolutely stunning! I think i will watch it again just to see those! Whoever was responsible for those needs to be given a raise! I thought the movie as a whole was very exciting. I had to hug my dog very tight in the final fight scene! In summary, very exciting, good acting, good CGI, very scary monsters, great costumes. If you need a break from reality and just want to be entertained, watch this movie! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017 by BTST
I got what I paid for.
I only paid around $8 for this movie, and upon seeing it understand why. The movie was alright, but not what you would call a block buster. If you can get a good price and are willing to take a small risk, the movie may be worth it. I would not recommend paying over $6 or $8 for this movie on Blu Ray. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019 by jcl1974
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