[28] The film has grossed $693,371,204 in China, $5,875,487 in the United States and Canada, and $1,575,366 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $700,822,057. [36] Travis Johnson, of Flicks.com.au gave the film four out of five stars and, whilst criticizing the film for its lack of character development, praised the visuals and called it the best science fiction film of 2019. The Wandering Earth (流浪地球) is a Chinese science fiction film directed by Frant Gwo. This Earth, threatened with complete extinction by the enlarging Sun, unites under the aptly named United Earth Government.. The Wandering Earth. Read full review. The second of sixteen new graphic novels from Liu Cixin and Talos Press, The Wandering Earth is an epic tale of the future that all science fiction fans will enjoy. During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. A cataclysmic event causes a man, who dreams of winning the lottery, to become stranded on an island with his co-workers. Liu Peiqiang proposes flying the space station into the plasma jet and detonating the space station's fuel to ignite Jupiter's hydrogen; MOSS disagrees as the station is the back up plan should the Wandering Earth project fail. [citation needed] Liu Cixin, the author of the original novella, said to state broadcaster China Central Television, "Chinese studios have no interest to invest in sci-fi films. Li Yiyi proposes to hack and concentrate the Sulawesi Engine's power to fire a plasma beam tall enough to ignite Jupiter. Wandering Earth, the country’s first blockbuster sci-fi film, is on track to be one of the highest-grossing films in China’s history. Why not just build gigantic spaceships like the ones in "Interstellar"? The Wandering Earth is a sci-if novella in which the Sun is going to explode and drastic measures are needed to save humanity. [7], The Wandering Earth released over the Chinese New Year holiday season, and earned more than CN¥2 billion (£232 million) in six days, setting a new record for a Chinese film. Cixin Liu’s “The Wandering Earth” collects ten short stories from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Yet the 2500-year journey comes with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, a group of young people in this age of a wandering Earth fight hard for the survival of humankind. Enormous planetary thrusters running on fusion power, known as Earth Engines, are built across the planet to propel Earth. A Chinese special force soldier with extraordinary marksmanship is confronted by a group of deadly foreign mercenaries who are hired to assassinate him by a vicious drug lord. A young swordsman in 1930's China returns home to try and solve a five-year-old murder case. As the sun is dying out, people all around the world build giant planet thrusters to move Earth out of its orbit and sail Earth to a new star system. "[38] Simon Abrams of RogerEbert.com gave the film three and a half stars out of the four, saying that the experience was "visually dynamic, emotionally engaging. (CNN) Millions of moviegoers watched … The Wandering Earth: Growing Influence of an Emerging Power ZENG Lu, independent scholar. China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea. "[32] On Douban, during the initial release, the movie had a 8.5 rating; then suddenly fell to 7.9 as of the early morning of February 23 in China. [11] Weta Workshop made the film's spacesuits, exoskeletons and weaponry. Douban banned nearly 50 users for violating guidelines and thousands of comments were removed. The four escape from prison amidst the chaos and attempt to make their way out in Han Zi'ang's truck, but the truck is requisitioned for an emergency mission by the military rescue team CN171-11 led by Wang Lei. In the year 2061, the aging Sun is about to turn into a red giant and threaten to engulf the Earth's orbit within 300 years, forcing the nations of the world to consolidate into the United Earth Government to initiate a project to migrate the earth out of the Solar System to the Alpha Centauri system 4.2 light-years away, thus preserving further human civilization. The Hollywood Reporter describes it as “China’s first full-scale interstellar spectacular”. 2. [37] Ben Kenigsberg in The New York Times wrote that the film is "as awash in murky computer imagery, stupefying exposition and manipulative sentimentality as the average Hollywood tentpole", but that it proved that the Chinese film industry "can hold its own at the multiplex. It has received generally positive reviews from critics, with The Hollywood Reporter describing it as "China's first full-scale interstellar spectacular. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? When the sun dies out, the people of Earth build giant thrusters to move the planet out of orbit and sail to a new star system. [6] The film was available to stream by Netflix in various countries outside of China on 30 April 2019.[7]. [33] The rating finally stabilized at 7.9. However they happen upon a crashed cargo plane with an intact vehicle, where the surviving engineer aboard, Li Yiyi, convinces them to transport another Lighter Core to repair the equatorial Torque Engine in Sulawesi. They are to transport a Lighter Core (a fusion engine component) to restart the Earth Engine in Hangzhou. Summaries As the sun is dying out, people all around the world build giant planet thrusters to move Earth out of its orbit and sail Earth to a new star system. The earth will soon be engulfed by the inflating sun. The group overcome various challenges, such as renewed aftershock tremors that injure several members, and are able to mostly reconfigure the engine to carry out the plan, however they are not able to push the firing pin of the engine to ignite it. It is China's third highest-grossing film of all time[4] and the third highest-grossing non-English film to date. The film's music was composed by Roc Chen (阿鯤),[18] and Liu Tao (刘韬) as an additional composer. In 2035, aliens have wiped out mega cities around the globe to get their main source of energy, Xianteng. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [30], The film received a generally positive reception in China. Will Shanghai be able to defend itself and maybe even launch a counterattack? He said "It is a challenge because this trust must build between producers, investors, and the audience until people have faith in a Chinese sci-fi movie."[17]. The Wandering Earth isn't a bad film at all if you want to kill a few hours wondering what is going to explode next - it's just hampered by an overly-rigid and predictable structure. The main roles take family relation more seriously than human survival. Lines are awkward. A looming collision with Jupiter threatens Earth as humans search for a new star. TRY 30 DAYS FREE. The Wandering Earth project is a United Earth Government initiative to move the earth to an alternate galaxy due to the Earth's current sun which is expanding and will eventually destroy the galaxy. Other rescue and repair parties arrive and the engine is fired up, but it falls short of being able to ignite the Jovian hydrogen. The planet's fate now lies in the hands of a few unexpected heroes. To save the human civilization, scientists draw up an escape plan that will bring the whole human race from danger. He spent the following years studying the genre to direct a science fiction film. Title: The sun is dying out. We've curated a list of lesser-known films to help you explore the space-time continuum from the comfort of your couch. Emotional expressions not natural. Three years later, Liu Qi is now a formal construction crew member and a respected hero figure. 1. That, combined with some truly eye-popping visuals, makes it a film that should be seen on the biggest screen possible. [27], Internationally, it topped the worldwide box office with a three-day opening weekend gross of $172,718,000, and had a six-day opening gross of $289,090,290. Was this review helpful to you? The film stars Qu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Ng Man-tat, Zhao Jinmai, Wu Jing and Qu Jingjing. 73. At the beginning of the film, Chinese astronaut Liu Peiqiang promises to his 4-year-old son Liu Qi of his eventual return before going on his mission to a pathfinder space station that will help navigate the Earth on its interstellar journey, and entrusts the guardianship of his son over to his father-in-law Han Zi'ang. The Wandering Earth is a film directed by Frant Gwo with Wu Jing, Li Guangjie, Qu Chuxiao, Ng Man-Tat, Zhao Jinmai .... Year: 2019. [citation needed], The film grossed[when?] Very romantic in some way. Tang and Qin team up to solve a murder in New York's Chinatown. Several state-run media publications have given the film a positive review. [20], On 30 January 2019, Beijing-based distributor China Media Capital (CMC Pictures) announced that it has secured the international rights and is planning a sizable North American release on 8 February. [35], Tasha Robinson of The Verge describes the film as "rich, gorgeous, and goofy". Plot is not mind-catching. 4. "The Wandering Earth" is a Chinese sci-fi film released on the New Year holiday which has taken the country by storm. "[29] On Metacritic the film has an average score of 57 out of 100, based on reviews from 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". "[39], Li Guangjie won the Golden Angel for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 15th Chinese American Film Festival in Los Angeles. 2h 5m Sci-Fi & Fantasy. However, the gravitational pull from Jupiter is too great and Earth continues to move toward it, approaching the planet's Roche limit. The website's critics consensus reads: "The Wandering Earth's story won't win many points for originality, but this sci-fi epic earns its thrills with exciting set pieces and dazzling special effects. PLA Navy Marine Corps launch a hostage rescue operation in the fictional Republic of Ihwea and undergo a fierce battle with rebellions and terrorism. It is based on a story by author Liu Cixin and was released on February 5, 2019 (the 2019 Chinese New Year’s Day). "[5] Netflix has acquired the film's global streaming rights. But when he does freeze, his voice recalls how he rescued and adopted Han Duoduo from the tsunami that destroyed the city, even looking out the window seeing frozen bodies in the ice. The Wandering Earth is as much a love letter to disaster films as it is a worthy entry in the genre itself. The Wandering Earth (Chinese: 流浪地球; pinyin: liúlàng dìqiú) is a 2019 Chinese science fiction film directed by Frant Gwo, loosely based on the 2000 novella The Wandering Earth by Liu Cixin. View production, box office, & company info, ‘Skyfire’ Review: It’s Raining Magma in This Cheerfully Cheesy Chinese Disaster Movie Set on a Volcanic Island, Lin Qi, Yoozoo Chairman & Exec Producer On Netflix’s ‘The Three-Body Problem’, Dies As Police Probe Alleged Poisoning, Chinese producer of Netflix’s ‘Three-Body Problem’ poisoned in alleged murder attempt. Synopsis: In the distant future, the sun is dying out, a group of brave astronauts set out to find new planet for the whole human race. US sci-fi film audiences have trust but this trust between audiences and China's sci-fi movies doesn't exist yet and this is the main difference between Chinese and US sci-fi films." An anthology film consist of 7 short stories directed by several different directors, which are based on 7 moments since the founding of People's Republic of China. Globally, most of the planetary thrusters have been repaired as well. (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) 177 of 275 people found this review helpful. [12][13], Wu Jing was asked by Frant Gwo to play a cameo role in the film, but was later cast in a leading role. Earth is saved from destruction and continues towards the Alpha Centauri star system. Use the HTML below. Upon discovery, the Chinese government immediately sends a band... See full summary ». The Wandering Earth tells the story of a distant future in which the sun is about to expand into a red giant and devour the Earth, prompting mankind to make an audacious attempt to save planet. 3. Visual effects is wonderful (and made by Chinese, not easy) (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) Too much 'tear points' but got little touching. Netflix Acquires Chinese Smash Hit 'The Wandering Earth' By Patrick Frater, Variety • Feb 21, 2019 Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [10], Principal photography started on 26 May 2017, in Qingdao, a seaside city on north China's Shandong province,[9] and wrapped on 27 September 2017. With news that the Hangzhou Engine was fully compromised and the city was completely destroyed by magma, the group becomes downcast. The Wandering Earth is a huge step for China in terms of cinematic ambitions, but Western audiences may find some familiar elements from films as diverse as 2001: A … Wandering Earth earned a near-record Chinese cume the first time around. The titular first story begins four hundred years in the future, where the world’s scientists have discovered that the sun will soon use up its supply of hydrogen and begin fusing helium, expanding into a red giant in the process. $700 million worldwide. After disabling MOSS using a fire started with a bottle of vodka that Makarov smuggled on board, Liu Peiqiang manually overrides the control and apologizes to his son for breaking his promise to return, before piloting the space station into the plasma jet and sacrificing himself as the ignition succeeds. Liu Qi, inspired by recollections of his father's explanation of the thrusters' mechanics as a child, proposes to ignite Jupiter's abundant hydrogen atmosphere to blow Earth away. A looming collision with Jupiter threatens Earth as humans search for a new star. The Earth is turned into a giant spaceship in which it will be propelled out of the solar system and towards Proxima Centauri the nearest star. 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