Little Big Soldier (2010)

Little Big Soldier (2010)
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Two rivals strike up a wary friendship in this blend of historical drama, action and comedy starring international martial arts star Jackie Chan. It's 227 B.C., and during the era of the warring states, a fifty-something Liang soldier (Jackie Chan) captures a wounded Wei general (Wang Leehom) in the wake of a battle. The soldier's goal in taking the general prisoner isn't glory but the hope of collecting a reward so he can buy some land and start a farm once then fighting is over. The general, however, is vain and arrogant and insists he was taken captive only after his own men turned against them. As the two men slowly make their way back to Liang territory, they're followed by a duplicitous Wei prince (Steve Yoo) who has his own reasons for wanting the general back, as well as villains and scoundrels on both sides. While the soldier and the general don't get along at first, in time a grudging admiration grows between them as the general comes to appreciate the decency and good nature of his captor. Da Bing Xiao Jiang (aka Little Big Soldier) was an official selection at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Jackie ChanWang Lee Hom, (more)
Director(s):
Sheng Ding
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Little Big Soldier

Two rivals strike up a wary friendship in this blend of historical drama, action and comedy starring international martial arts star Jackie Chan. It's 227 B.C., and during the era of the warring states, a fifty-something Liang soldier (Jackie Chan) captures a wounded Wei general (Wang Leehom) in the wake of a battle. The soldier's goal in taking the general prisoner isn't glory but the hope of collecting a reward so he can buy some land and start a farm once then fighting is over. The general, however, is vain and arrogant and insists he was taken captive only after his own men turned against them. As the two men slowly make their way back to Liang territory, they're followed by a duplicitous Wei prince (Steve Yoo) who has his own reasons for wanting the general back, as well as villains and scoundrels on both sides. While the soldier and the general don't get along at first, in time a grudging admiration grows between them as the general comes to appreciate the decency and good nature of his captor. Da Bing Xiao Jiang (aka Little Big Soldier) was an official selection at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
Sheng Ding
Writer(s):
Jackie ChanSheng Ding
Producer(s):
Zhang ZheSolon So
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Violence)
Categories:
Action / AdventureForeign
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    Marc L.

    I really enjoyed this action packed kung fu acrobatic fable. Jackie Chan once again proves himself to be the Chinese modern day Buster Keaton. I think that this is one of his best yet. As he is the action coordinator of the film his stunt directing can't be beat. Interesting use of action against actual Chinese history makes for a compelling story. Very good direction from Sheng Ding and equally good production too. The Chinese use a big canvas to create a long lost time with the same age old story telling of classic ancient tradition that still makes for a good compelling tale told. The lessons are still the same in any age. My Grade: A Marc L. Seattle, WA

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    Phuong Ngon N.

    don't expect many action scenes out of this, watch it for the story.

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    LEANNE D.

    This is the best movie with Jackie Chan in it for years. The plot is good, the separate narrative strains are well-woven together, the music is fine, and the costumes and scenery are excellent. Jackie also manages not to play the saint overmuch, except in the bird scenes. Good humor, enough action, good chemistry, and delightful characters, all of which tell a story with substance. Even with the "Unite with mainland China" theme being overplayed as usual, this film is a real winner. The finale is especially good, eschewing the Hollywood ending.

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