The Wandering Earth

Name: The Wandering Earth
Genre: Sci-Fi
Released: February 8, 2019
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Chuxiao Qu, Guangjie Li, Haoyu Yang, Hongchen Li, Jacky Wu

2019

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The Wandering Earth

Movie Details & Credits

Not Rated

CMC Pictures Holdings | Release Date: February 8, 2019

Starring: Chuxiao Qu, Guangjie Li, Haoyu Yang, Hongchen Li, Jacky Wu, Jin Mai Jaho, Jingjing Qu, Man Tat Ng, Mike Kai Sui, Yichi Zhang

Summary: The sun was dying out, people all around the world built giant planet thrusters to move Earth out of its orbit and to sail Earth to a new star system. Yet the 2500 years journey came with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, a group of young people in this age of a wandering Earth came out boldly and fought hard for everyone'sThe sun was dying out, people all around the world built giant planet thrusters to move Earth out of its orbit and to sail Earth to a new star system. Yet the 2500 years journey came with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, a group of young people in this age of a wandering Earth came out boldly and fought hard for everyone's survival.… Expand

Director: Frant Gwo

Genre(s): Sci-Fi

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 125 min

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Awards & Rankings

68	#68 Best Movie of 2019
27	#27 Most Discussed Movie of 2019

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RogerEbert.com - Simon Abrams

Feb 18, 2019

A week after seeing The Wandering Earth, I'm still marveling at how good it is. I can't think of another recent computer-graphics-driven blockbuster that left me feeling this giddy because of its creators' can-do spirit and consummate attention to detail. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Matthew Monagle

Mar 4, 2019

The Wandering Earth is as much a love letter to disaster films as it is a worthy entry in the genre itself. That, combined with some truly eye-popping visuals, makes it a film that should be seen on the biggest screen possible. Read full review

The Verge - Tasha Robinson

Feb 18, 2019

No matter how familiar the plot beats feel, that level of attention not just to functional special effects, but to outright beauty, makes The Wandering Earth memorable. Read full review

Variety - Richard Kuipers

Feb 27, 2019

Director Frant Gwo’s adaptation of the 2000 novella by Liu Cixin is no genre classic, but its furious pace, spectacular visuals, and fanciful plot deliver decent escapist entertainment. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Elizabeth Kerr

Mar 1, 2019

The visuals prove crucial, as Qi makes for a weak central character. Read full review

Slate - Inkoo Kang

Feb 22, 2019

Despite the production’s team of scientist consultants, the physics in The Wandering Earth is probably a lot of hooey. But the film’s world building, which takes up much of its first third, is undeniably novel and fascinating. Rarely does a film brag such a technocratic heart. Read full review

The New York Times - Ben Kenigsberg

Feb 19, 2019

It is just as awash in murky computer imagery, stupefying exposition and manipulative sentimentality as the average Hollywood tentpole. Read full review

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wesseldj

Mar 1, 2019

This was a decent sci-fi action movie in the likes of Armageddon or Deep Impact. With grand special effects and scenery. Wu Jing the lead character did a pretty good job at dramatic acting, while normally he is known for his martial art movies, but in Wolf Warrior we got a glimpse that heThis was a decent sci-fi action movie in the likes of Armageddon or Deep Impact. With grand special effects and scenery. Wu Jing the lead character did a pretty good job at dramatic acting, while normally he is known for his martial art movies, but in Wolf Warrior we got a glimpse that he can act the actionhero drama aswell.

I read The Wandering Earth short story from chinese award winning sci-fi author Cixin Liu, and how this film ended we are in for more and probably a sequel. The journey to Proxima Centauri is set to be 2500 years, spanning 100 generations, if done well, thats bound to leave room for more stories and maybe a starting point for a franchise!… Expand

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GinaK

Feb 19, 2019

I am definitely glad I saw this movie. I like science fiction, and probably the most interesting thing about it for me was seeing how the Chinese handle the genre. The idea for the film was interesting, and I was never bored since the action moved along. Unfortunately, the acting wasI am definitely glad I saw this movie. I like science fiction, and probably the most interesting thing about it for me was seeing how the Chinese handle the genre. The idea for the film was interesting, and I was never bored since the action moved along. Unfortunately, the acting was rudimentary, the plot hackneyed, and the special effects were unsophisticated and looked almost like a Chinese comic book at times. The film was interesting because it was exotic, but I had hoped for better. Other than the basic idea, the film was far from fresh and original.… Expand

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FedericoSierra

Mar 4, 2019

THE WANDERING EARTH’s refreshing success is a testament to the movie’s incredible enjoyment. It’s also a friendly reminder that Hollywood is not a monopoly anymore, and there are countless of stories waiting to be filmed from unseen perspectives. The end is far from neigh because at theTHE WANDERING EARTH’s refreshing success is a testament to the movie’s incredible enjoyment. It’s also a friendly reminder that Hollywood is not a monopoly anymore, and there are countless of stories waiting to be filmed from unseen perspectives. The end is far from neigh because at the hands of the international community, cinema is now more alive than ever. It’s a great time to rejoice for a cinephile.… Expand

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RONSAIDIT

Mar 5, 2019

for me it was a bit of a miss, good visuals, but to much action going on all the time i lost interest, needed more character building, and there was to much action scenes. it was like watching a full on transformer film.

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BioTofu

Feb 28, 2019

The "science" in the movie is pretty laughable and seems to be very poorly researched to a point that it seems the story and plot are written by a class of middle schoolers. i do like the ludacris fresh idea of taking the entire earth with you instead of flying spaceships out of the solarThe "science" in the movie is pretty laughable and seems to be very poorly researched to a point that it seems the story and plot are written by a class of middle schoolers. i do like the ludacris fresh idea of taking the entire earth with you instead of flying spaceships out of the solar system, even it makes very little sense due to cost/technology/resources (and then fueled by mined rocks or whatever instead of nuclear power???). The science is so backward it seems like ideas from the 50s. Unlikable underdeveloped characters were also a big issue. there were too many characters just to be killed off. the storys based on a chinese scifi novel but too much narration/exposition shows that the director just wasnt able to transfer the story from book to movie well. the music was also not very good. then in the second half of the movie there was too much editing which was very confusing especially when the camera was consistently shaking, switching from different locations/characters constantly..

and you cant light vodka on fire like that...… Expand

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OlivierPiel

Feb 27, 2019

Chinese Communist Party Propaganda film for the glory of the Chinese Empire! One tiny difference with the Russians back in the 1960s is that Chinese Propaganda films are now supported by Hollywood !!! (while China is operating concentration camps in Uyghur territory of a scale not seen sinceChinese Communist Party Propaganda film for the glory of the Chinese Empire! One tiny difference with the Russians back in the 1960s is that Chinese Propaganda films are now supported by Hollywood !!! (while China is operating concentration camps in Uyghur territory of a scale not seen since Auschwitz and Dachau...Oh the irony, MGM).
Imagine back in 1989. This situation would have been considered far more science fiction than the hoverboards in Back to the Future 2.
What strange and sad times...… Expand

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