Animal World (film)

Animal World
Traditional 動物世界
Simplified 动物世界
Mandarin Dòngwù Shìjiè
Directed by Han Yan
Produced by Chen Zhixi
Written by Han Yan
Based on Kaiji by Nobuyuki Fukumoto
Starring Li Yifeng
Michael Douglas
Zhou Dongyu
Music by Neal Acree
Michael Tuller
Cinematography Max Wang Da-yung
Edited by Yu Hongchao
Production
company
Shanghai Ruyi Film Production Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Pitaya Film Production Co., Ltd.
Enlight Pictures
Distributed by Enlight Pictures
Release date
  • 29 June 2018 (2018-06-29) (China)
Running time
 132 minutes
Country China
Language Mandarin

Animal World (Chinese: 动物世界) is a 2018 Chinese adventure action film written and directed by Han Yan, and starring Li Yifeng, Michael Douglas and Zhou Dongyu.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is base on the manga Kaiji by Nobuyuki Fukumoto.[8][9] Animal World is produced jointly by Shanghai Ruyi Film Production Co., Ltd., Shanghai Pitaya Film Production Co., Ltd. and Enlight Pictures. The film premiered in China on June 29, 2018. Netflix has acquired the global digital rights to the film.[10][11]

Cast

  • Li Yifeng as Zheng Kaisi
  • Michael Douglas as Anderson
  • Zhou Dongyu as Liu Qing
  • Cao Bingkun as Li Jun
  • Wang Ge as Meng Xiaopang
  • Su Ke as Zhang Jingkun
  • Chi Jia as Andō
  • Zhang Junyi
  • Li Yijuan as Zheng's mother.

Production

Shooting began on February 24, 2017 and ended on August 15 of that same year. The film was shot on locations in Beijing, Tianjin, and Haikou.

Soundtrack

Release

Animal World premiered at the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival, and opened in China on June 29, 2018.

The film received mainly positive reviews.[12][13] Douban gave the drama 7.3 out of 10.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Patrick Brzeski (2018-10-05). "Cannes: CMC Takes Michael Douglas Chinese Film 'Animal World'". hollywoodreporter.com.
  2. ↑ Lee B. Golden III (2018-07-08). "ANIMAL WORLD: Li Yi-Feng Clowns Around With Brutal Resolve In The Newest Trailer". filmcombatsyndicate.com.
  3. ↑ John Berra (2018-06-18). "'Animal World': Review". screendaily.com.
  4. ↑ "'Animal World' tops China's box office on opening day". china.org.cn. 2018-07-03.
  5. ↑ Edmund Lee (2018-07-10). "Animal World film review: Li Yifeng, Michael Douglas in Chinese gambling fantasy, based on Japanese hit Kaiji". scmp.com.
  6. ↑ 上影节开幕片《动物世界》首映 李易峰曝裸戏擦黑粉. ifeng (in Chinese). 2018-06-17.
  7. ↑ Patrick Frater (2018-08-29). "Michael Douglas' 'Animal World' Gets Central Asia Release (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com.
  8. ↑ SILVIA WONG (2018-07-02). "China box office: local blockbuster 'Animal World' dethrones 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'". screendaily.com.
  9. ↑ 韩延：《动物世界》李易峰拍戏全程只休息过两天. 163.com (in Chinese). 2018-06-22.
  10. ↑ "Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji Manga Inspires Chinese Live-Action Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  11. ↑ "'Animal World': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ 李易峰谈《动物世界》：拿奖都是肯定和鼓励. fznews.com.cn (in Chinese). 2018-06-14.
  13. ↑ 李易峰主演《动物世界》：留下经得起推敲的好作品. people.com (in Chinese). 2018-06-08.
  14. ↑ 登上命运号的李易峰如何在“动物世界”砥砺前行. huanqiu.com (in Chinese). 2018-07-24.
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