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Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

1983·Movie
1h 38min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%77%
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

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Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Awe-inspiring

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, faith and meaning, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

5th century western China: As constant civil wars scars the nation, to evade death, Ti, a young scout, jumps through a crevice in the Zu mountains where he becomes entangled in a great battle against the Blood Demon, a supernatural entity seeking to wreak havoc upon the world.
Wuxia FantasySpectacular VisualsMartial Arts ActionMythological EpicFast-Paced AdventureSpiritual WarfareGroundbreaking Special EffectsCult ClassicStylized & Vibrant

Crew

Directed by:
Tsui Hark, Yeung Wa, Lou Wai
Written by:
Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Li Shoumin, Shui Chung-Yuet
Produced by:
Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho, Chow Chi-Man
Composed by:
Joseph Koo, Wong Ping, Tang Siu-Lam

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Questions about Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

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Where can I stream Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain legally?

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Is Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain?

1 h 38 min

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain?

Critics100
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain higher (100) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain?

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What tropes does Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain use?

Sealed Good in a CanBig Ol' EyebrowsThe AgelessWire FuWire FuHeroic SacrificeHuman PopsicleStorm of BladesLong-Haired Pretty BoyHeroes Gone FishingBrainwashed and CrazyChekhov's Gunmanand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain, including Sealed Good in a Can, Big Ol' Eyebrows, The Ageless.