Based on the number one bestselling series of novels and starring shu qi, chen kun, angelababy, and hyang bo, this film pits a trio of grave robbers against rivals and the law, until a mysterious stranger tempts them into one last heist. While relishing retired civilian life on the mean streets of new. In shaw theatres 7 january 2016 mojin the lost legend is an epic fantasy adventure about a trio of legendary grave robbers. But before his wedding, bayi discovers his first love ding shitian, who supposedly had died in.
Mojin, the lost legend dvd king county library system. Mojin the lost legend is a big adventure movie with a strong humanist, communist, anticapitalist worldview and lots of foul language. The lost legend is a 2015 chinese action adventure fantasy thriller film based on the novel ghost blows out the light. The lost legend is given a thundering and exciting mandarin dtshd ma 5. The book of eli 2010 this entry was tagged mojin the lost legend, mojin the lost legend, mojin the lost legend hd. Mojin the lost legend brings to the screen an epic fantasy adventure about a trio of legendary grave robbers, the mojin, who are enjoying the retired civilian life hawking goods on the mean streets of new york city. The lost legend pits a trio of legendary grave robbers against scholars, rivals, and the law until an offer from a mysterious stranger tempts them into one last heistan adventure that will test their skills, their friendship, and. Watch mojin the lost legend with our fast and smooth mobile player, optimized for your phone and tablet. Dec 28, 2015 at the beginning of the 1990s, famous tomb explorer hu bayi decided to retire and move to the united states with his girlfriend shirley. This is an action movie with a lot of wild set pieces and thats where the strengths of this mix are found. The lost legend pits a trio of legendary grave robbers against scholars, rivals, and. The lost legend aka the ghouls, a title which do the movie no justice at all is definitely not a movie that you should let slip under your radar. The worm valley once again finds legendary tomb explorer hu bayi on a dangerous mission as he seeks out the tomb of emperor xian, located on an island of monstrous creatures in this mystical. The lost legend should also appeal to american audiences raised on a diet of indiana jones and lara croft.
The lost legend is equal parts shabby and discomforting. The film barrels forth with robust action and technical moxie. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. The primary difference between the two is that this particular flick actually set out with an attainable vision, a significantly more coherent story, and a much higher budget. The lost legend barrels forth with enough robust action and technical moxie to make audiences overlook its formulaic plotting and rote characterizations. The worm valley once again finds legendary tomb explorer hu bayi on a. A fantasy adventure about a trio of legendary grave robbers, the mojin, who are enjoying the retired civilian life hawking goods on the mean streets of new york city, until they are propositioned by a shadowy and mysterious client. Jan 04, 2019 there are certainly more than enough of them in its native country, since mojin. Mojin the lost legend is a big chinese adventure movie with subtitles and lots of foul language. Mojin the lost legend region 3 dvd non usa region english subtitled a. Mojin the lost legend 2 hours and 07 minutes movie 2015 in 1988, the three mojin tomb raider, hu bayi, wang kaixuan, and shirley yang, retires and relocates to new york.
It is directed by fei xing and starring cai heng, gu xuan, yu heng, chen yusi. What you have here is a film youll dust off and watch more than enough to justify initial cost. The lost legend is a chinese blockbuster, telling the story of. It is based on the in china bestselling novel ghost blows out the light, written by zhang muye. Though set later than the lu chuan film in the books chronology, wuershans mojin. In 1988, the three mojin tomb raider, hu bayi, wang kaixuan, and shirley yang, retires and relocates to new york. Get the backstage pass and enjoy an instant 10% discount off your instore and online purchases. Apr 27, 2018 at least one good thing came out of my watching the utter waste of time that was the assassin.
Starting in new york but set mostly in the prairies and depths of inner. Dec 07, 2015 though set later than the lu chuan film in the book s chronology, wuershans mojin. The film is actually about letting go, which is fitting for a film so entrenched in the idea of delving deep into the past. The lost legend and was intrigued enough to seek out this rather fun chinese adventure movie. Mojin the lost legend 2015 yify subtitles download. Dialogue is clean and clear and keeps front and center, but not really the focus of this film. Follow the tomb explorer hu bayis adventure in the chinese fantasy movie mojin the lost legend steelbook edition.
It was directed by wuershan and produced by chen kuofu. The lost legend seeks adventure blockbuster status like. Dec 30, 2015 watch the clip titled dont for the film mojin. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. The lost legend credit for having moxie its not every movie that thinks its got the goods to take on the opening weekend of star wars.
Three grave robbers living in new york city come out of retirement to accept a job raiding ancient tombs in china for priceless artifacts in this actionadventure release. Based on the number one bestselling series of novels and starring shu qi, chen kun, angelababy, and hyang bo, this. The lost legend pits a trio of legendary grave robbers against scholars, rivals, and the law until an offer from a mysterious stranger tempts them into one last heist. Chinese cinema has become so reliably engaging that its a genuine surprise when a clunker shows up on american screens. The lost legend pits a trio of legendary grave robbers against scholars, rivals, and the law until an offer from a mysterious st. The lost legend on dvd may 3, 2016 starring shu qi, chen kun, huang bo. Theyre lured back to their original vocation by a mysterious, businesswomancult leader ying caihong who wants them to find the ancient tomb of a mongolian. High production values, tons of fastpacing, some quite decent acting, profound writing, but completely sillyalmosteverythingelse. Apparently based on a chinese book series, this tale of three grave robbers may have its weaknesses, but its also evidence of. The lost legend, a movie with an outlook on history that is as questionable as its sense of adventure. After an experimental blast, undead soldiers begin to attack. The worm valley once again finds legendary tomb explorer hu bayi on a dangerous mission as he seeks out the tomb of emperor xian, located on an island of monstrous creatures in this mystical actionadventure.
Jul 05, 2019 in 1988, the three mojin tomb raiders, hu bayi, wang kaixuan, and shirley yang, retire and relocate to new york. The book was first published online in 2006, but has since gained. But before his wedding, bayi discovers his first love ding shitian, who had supposedly died 20 years ago, is actually still alive. At the beginning of the 1990s, famous tomb explorer hu bayi decided to retire and move to the united states with his fiancee shirley. The lost legend is a similar special effects extravaganza to another chinese fantasy adventure movie i saw recently, the monkey king. The story opens in 1989 with three chinese tomb raiders hawking chinese artifacts on the run down streets of new york as good luck charms. The lost legend 2015 starring kun chen and bo huang on dvd and bluray. Three intrepid tomb raiders seek a legendary treasure in mongolia, yet their bond is put to the test when they must face an event from their past.
Industry sources expect this to be one of the biggest movies in the middle kingdom this winter. Xun long jue 2015 not rated action, adventure, drama, fantasy, horror, mystery, thriller. Dec 18, 2015 one does not expect a political allegory to spring out of a movie about a trio of tomb raiders searching for a mystical artifact that could have the power to resurrect the dead. The lost legend is director wuershans tombraiding blockbuster. Dec 18, 2015 receiving a dayanddate release in the united states, mojin. While bayi and shirley have become romantically involved and kaixuan feels that the great mojin deserve more than the financial despair theyve faced in the states, the trio are pulled back into a graverobbing game in inner mongolia, china, to explore the reason behind the death.
Mao from heart and clinging to his little red bookbecomes the movies. Mojin the lost legend previously titled the ghouls2 is an upcoming chinese action adventure fantasy thriller film based on the novel ghost blows. The lost legend previously titled the ghouls english. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Mojin the lost legend yify subtitles with latest subs file. Three chinese tomb raiders hawk chinese artifacts on. The lost legend is an upcoming chinese fantasy adventureaction film and it looks spectacular. Chinese horror film the ghouls to get screenx version for u. Dec 18, 2015 chinese cinema has become so reliably engaging that its a genuine surprise when a clunker shows up on american screens. Checking availability for buy online, pick up in store. Theyre able to travel between the realms of the living and the dead.
While bayi and shirley have become romantically involved and kaixuan feels that. Receiving a dayanddate release in the united states, mojin. Dec 18, 2015 mojin the lost legend brings to the screen an epic fantasy adventure about a trio of legendary grave robbers, the mojin, who are enjoying the retired civilian life hawking goods on the mean streets of new york city. Diving into the bowels of the earth to fight zombies and explore a lost khitan kingdom, the 3d tombraiding blockbuster mojin. The lost legend is a chinese feature length distributed by dalian wanda and im global, produced by huayi brothers and beijing enlight pictures. Nevertheless, mojin the lost legend emerges as chinas most promising attempt to make a film with genuine western commercial appeal since dragon blade and does so without the assistance of. The lost legend and based on the bestselling novel series, mojin. The lost legend available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. A convoluted plot and characters that are either onedimensional or downright annoying stand in the way of genuine adventure movie fun. When a young man and his friends dig a hole to expand their restaurant, they enter a nearby bank vault that is being robbed.
The lost legend is a 2015 chinese action adventure fantasy thriller film based. The lost legend is about venturing into elaborate tombs and hunting for ancient treasure, but it has a much sweeter heart than that suggests. Angelababy in mojin the lost legend angelababy in xun long jue china entertainment news aggregates the latest news shapping chinas entertainment industry. The worm valley once again finds legendary tomb explorer hu bayi on a dangerous. Mojin the lost legend legend 2015, china movie, movies. Mojin the lost legend is a 2015 actionfantasy thriller film based on the novel ghost blows out the light. The lost legend is twelfth on the list of chinas alltime highest grossers. The lost legend pits a trio of grave robbers against rivals and the law, until a mysterious stranger tempts them into one last heist. The lost legend official trailer 2015 action fantasy. The lost legend pits a trio of legendary grave robbers against scholars, rivals, and the.
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