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Mysterious Island

2011·Movie
1h 35min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Mysterious Island fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You want something quiet and calm

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About

In the 1970s on the Binlusai islands, a young mother is killed when she was running with her son run from an evil presence in an abandoned Roman Catholic leper colony. In the present day, a group of four young men and women are travelling to the island to take part in a survival game run by TV channel Search Planet headed by Chen Jiadong (Philip Keung). Also on the boat is the television presenter Stanley (Jessica Xu) and cameraman Ken (Shaun Tam). The eight people have been split into four pairs where they are given a map which leads to a flag; their aim is to survive without any supplies, and the winning duo gets a grand prize of one-million dollars. As they approach the island, their ship is attacked by something unknown under the water and most of their luggage is lost. Shen Yilin (Mini Yang) has preserved her map which she gives to her partner Peng Fei (Jordan Chan).
Survival HorrorIsland ThrillerReality TV Game Gone WrongLeper Colony MysteryPsychological TensionDesolate Island SettingChinese HorrorPop Culture ThemeAdrenaline Rush

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mysterious Island

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Is Mysterious Island worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 2.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mysterious Island rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mysterious Island?

1 h 35 min

Mysterious Island runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Mysterious Island in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

What tropes does Mysterious Island use?

Hollywood DarknessChekhov's GunNoble Confederate SoldierIntoxication EnsuesEmergency Cargo DumpCool BoatChekhov's VolcanoAction PrologueThe American Civil WarObsessed with FoodAnd StarringAdaptational Villainyand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Mysterious Island, including Hollywood Darkness, Chekhov's Gun, Noble Confederate Soldier.