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Little Big Soldier
大兵小将
2010 96 min China, Hong Kong 16+
★7.2
Action, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Sheng Ding
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Description
The story of a farmer forced into conscription, who has been looking to get out of the army ever since. His great chance arrives when he stumbles upon a wounded general from an enemy state, and he kidnaps him, intending to claim credit for the capture, which includes five acres of land, and most importantly, honorable discharge from the army.
Budget:
$25M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Leehom Wang
Actor
Yoo Seung-jun
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Little Big Soldier marks a departure from Jackie Chan's traditional action-heavy repertoire, trading stunts for a character-driven philosophical parable. While opinions diverge on the execution of its pacing and script, the film is widely praised as a successful showcase of Chan's growth as a dramatic actor.
| Acting | Jackie Chan delivers a nuanced, mature performance that effectively breaks his reputation as merely a stunt-driven entertainer. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and production design leverage rich natural landscapes to create a compelling visual backdrop for the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The script succeeds as a poignant, anti-war philosophical parable, though some viewers find the plot structure uneven or overly ambitious. | |
| Pacing | The film's tempo and emphasis on dialogue over high-octane action polarizes audiences expecting a standard Jackie Chan comedy-adventure. |