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The Myth
神話
2005 118 min China, Hong Kong PG-13 18+
★5.8
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Stanley Tong
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Description
When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.
Budget:
$15M
Worldwide:
$6.67M
Starring
Bing Shao
Actor
Jackie Chan
Actor
Weixing Yao
Actor
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
The Myth is widely regarded as an ambitious, visually stunning, and heartfelt romantic fantasy that successfully showcases Jackie Chan's pivot toward more dramatic roles. However, it polarizes viewers due to its fragmented narrative structure and uneven tone, which struggles to reconcile historical epic elements with slapstick comedy and modern adventure tropes.
| Score | The film's soundtrack, anchored by the iconic song 'Endless Love,' is universally praised for its emotional resonance and high-quality performances. | |
| Production | The cinematography and production design excel at creating a grand, magical atmosphere that effectively bridges the gap between ancient Qin-dynasty settings and the modern world. | |
| Acting | Jackie Chan delivers a convincing and sincere performance that allows him to successfully transition from pure stunt work to dramatic storytelling. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being disjointed, relying on clumsy exposition and abrupt shifts between historical romance, action, and comedy. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's genre-blending vary: some appreciate the unique mix of mythology and adventure as a charming epic, while others find the tonal shifts between slapstick humor and heavy melodrama jarring and uneven. |