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The Myth (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 4

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Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Nov 30, 1999 Limited

Synopsis: Blending historical elements with fiction, The Myth follows the adventures of intrepid archaeologist Jack and valiant and loyal General Meng-yi at the court of Emperor Qin Shi-huang. While Jack’s... Blending historical elements with fiction, The Myth follows the adventures of intrepid archaeologist Jack and valiant and loyal General Meng-yi at the court of Emperor Qin Shi-huang. While Jack’s nights are disturbed by vivid dreams of himself as General Meng-yi hopelessly in love with Ok-soo, the Emperor’s beautiful Korean consort, the famous archaeologist’s days are spent in the perilous search for a magical gemstone that defies the law of gravity. This quest will ultimately lead him and his best friend, scientist William, to the fantastical Heavenly Palace, believed to have been built by Qin Shi-huang himself. [More]

Starring: Jackie Chan, Tony Leung, Patrick Tam, Ken Wong Hop-Hey

Starring: Jackie Chan, Tony Leung, Patrick Tam, Ken Wong Hop-Hey

Director: Stanley Tong

Director: Stanley Tong

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...interminable...

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09/26/05
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Embodies the high-stakes risks inherent in switching between multiple genres, particularly considering the story's central point is nearly lost in the process.

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09/21/05
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One word: Amazing.

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September 19, 2005: Toronto Film Fest: World Premiere of “The Myth” starring Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan does another collaboration with director Stanley Tong, who helmed some of his most commercially successful Hong Kong films ("Rumble in the Bronx,"... More...

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