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L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties

L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties (2016)

September. 30,2016
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5.1
| Fantasy Animation Drama Science Fiction

Based on the novel of the same name, the film depicts the endless battles of four kingdoms as they fight for power and domination of the one ultimate realm.Based on his 2 beloved fantasy novels with 6 million copies sold, L.O.R.D is acclaimed writer and director Guo Jingming’s follow up to his Tiny Times films. The action-adventure odyssey is set in a world of warring Sorcerers, Lords and Beasts. The first CGI Film to come from China

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Kailansorac
2016/09/30

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

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Nayan Gough
2016/10/01

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Geraldine
2016/10/02

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

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Jerrie
2016/10/03

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

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Mark Turner
2016/10/04

Watching this movie I knew it would be hard to discuss what the plot was and whether or not it was worth watching. Sitting here trying to think and then type about it I'm finding just as difficult as I thought it would be. It's not that it's a bad movie, it's just, well, complicated.In reading I've found that the movie was based on a series of books. Unfortunately they didn't translate well to the screen or much was left out that would have made this easier to follow. Or, since I never read the books, perhaps the problem lies in trying to encapsulate them into one movie.A young orphan is taken under the wing of one of several Dukes who watch over the world. These Dukes take on disciples periodically to follow in their footsteps and now he is one. Something has happened and the Dukes who were supposed to work together now find themselves battling one another in two groups.The Dukes control spirit animals, beings that help them and provide both energy and alliances. For instance our new disciple has a snow lion. Another a white eagle. Each Duke/disciple also draws a weapon from a location where they are all stored, one that is meant just for them.Various threads run through the film with the different Dukes and disciples as they move through this world and finally into one where they all gather. Trying to figure out which is which and who is good and bad becomes complicated while watching. Some look near identical. Some change alliances in the middle of things making it more confusing.So let's get down to the real question. Is the film worth taking the time to watch, is it enjoyable? If you're willing to stick with I would say yes. Even though it can be as confusing as I've said, there is still a certain amount of entertainment here to enjoy. The computer animation is great to watch. If you've seen any of the RESIDENT EVIL CGI films then you'll know the style I'm talking about. It still hasn't achieved the ability to replace actual actors but it's working on it.The action and the fairy tale atmosphere of the film are enjoyable as well. It might not be suitable for some very young children but the movie is for most. The biggest problem they'll face is trying to understand what is going on and staying with it. Children I know would be bored long before the halfway point. Adults will enjoy it though.Made in China I'm always interested in seeing what foreign cinema has to offer. For that reason alone I can recommend this one. It might not be everyone's bag of chips but it is still interesting to watch.

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zgui
2016/10/05

Guo is a director who has nothing but awful reputation. This movie is a totally crap. You'd better spend your money on junk food because they are not junk comparing to this movie. After watching this movie I feel shame to come from the same country with Guo. After making another disappointing series "Tiny Time", Guo made this expensive 200 million crap again. I don't know why Chinese investors would spend their money on movie like this. Making gabage movie is fine. However Guo even plagiarize, or you can use the term copy, the plot from another Japanese cartoon "Fate". What a shame! This movie ranks even worse in China. So remember this, you see Guo in the producers list, better stay away.

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hhengky
2016/10/06

You read my title, spend your money elsewhere. The movie story line is so convoluted, I got instant migraine just from watching it. The opening scene give some back ground about the fantasy land of the story, but that's about it. as the story progresses I keep asking myself, who is this character and why should I care about him? and as new character appears, the same questions repeat it self. Who is this new character and why should I care about it? and after 30 min I began to ask who is the protagonist who is the antagonist of the story? and as more characters with no background keep being added to the story. My interest in the movie just completely over. 1 hrs into the movie the only thing I get from the movie is there are bunch of guys and bunch of girls who meet and fight each other for I don't know what is the reason. What the hell am I watching? and the ending is a complete non ending. who won? who lose? So it's a bunch of guys who meet and fight and no one is winning and no one is losing? WHO WRITE this stuff? 3 year old baby? Whoever write this story need to go to school and stop bringing misery to movie viewer. Here is a basic story writing : Opening, Content, and Conclusion. and the 3 D animations, sure it capture the face of the movie star into 3 D CG, but they fail to capture any expression from their face, it's like watching a doll house. Even in death their face is expressionless. Trust me your money is better spend watching other movie. I want my money back! too bad Chinese theater don't give refunds.

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laurenshenae
2016/10/07

L.O.R.D. the movie is a pretty confusing situation. Whereas many stories in the action/fantasy category get tied down because of their lack of plot, L.O.R.D. has a great plot, but tells it poorly. There are actually a lot of things going for it, but in the end it's a bit of a muddled mess. For example, The acting was better than expected, especially with the amount of screen presence of Cheney Chen who I love to bits but has never been the strongest actor. The visuals are great (when the technology is working the way it should be). The general plot is interesting and creates a lot of room for character development and relationships. The biggest issue is the way the story is told. There are many characters, and if you've read the books they are easy to identify, but if you haven't the movie will leave you confused about who hates who and why. The animation, though more advanced than most films, is really hard to watch sometimes, especially in the fight scenes. The English subtitles, are manageable but by no means palatable. Despite all this I'm giving it at 7/10 because I did actually enjoy the movie as a reader of the books. I just feel bad for people who haven't.Guo Jin Ming has muddled his books with sub-par direction and screen writing. If you've seen the movie and you like the premise of the story, I'd strongly recommend reading the book which you can find in English online. To find them translated you will probably have to look on fansites.

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