Legend of the Ancient Sword

Legend of the Ancient Sword
Directed by Renny Harlin
Produced by Da Benzhang
Screenplay by Tan Guangyuan
Based on Gu Jian Qi Tan 2
Starring Leehom Wang
Victoria Song
Godfrey Gao
Karena Ng
Music by Lasse Enersen
Production
company
Distributed by Alibaba Pictures
Country China
Language Mandarin

Legend of the Ancient Sword (Chinese: 古剑奇谭之流月昭明) is a Chinese fantasy-adventure-action film directed by Renny Harlin and based on the video game Gu Jian Qi Tan 2.[2] The film was released worldwide on October 1st. 2018.[3]

Plot

Due to a fateful occurrence, Yue Wuyi leaves home. He meets revered master Xie Yi, who imparts to him the magical arts of Yan, and thus begins his journey of cultivation. Along the way he meets Wen Renyu, Xia Yize, Ah Ruan and company. They discover the schemes and conspiracies of Shen Ye, the grand priest of Liu Yue City. The group of adventurers undergoes dangers to defeat Shen Ye, and prevent a disaster from befalling the world.

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in December 2016 and wrapped up in March 2017.[2]

Reception

The film was a box office disaster during China's golden week of cinema. It attracted widespread derision online and only grossed US$1.25m despite a government mandate to screen the film nationwide.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Rahman, Abid (June 13, 2016). "China's Alibaba Pictures Sets Renny Harlin-Directed 'Legend of the Ancient Sword'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Brzeski, Patrick (December 1, 2016). "Director Renny Harlin on Staging His Second Act in China (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ http://english.entgroup.cn/653406/
  4. ↑ https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/2166694/china-holiday-box-office-flop-fantasy-video-game-adaptation-five
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