The Great Wall
2016 · 103 min · Director: Yimou Zhang, Zhang Yimou
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When a mercenary warrior (Matt Damon) is imprisoned within the Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of the world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army of elite warriors to confront the unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force.
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The Great Wall (2016) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Excitement 25%, Tension 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Excitement25%
- Tension18%
- Surprise12%
- Anxiety10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Excitement, Tension. Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action. AI estimate.
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Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Excitement and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 5.9/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 59/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Curiosity
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Curiosity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 63 % | 63 % | 43 % | 37 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 66 % | 64 % | 45 % | 50 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 66 % | 61 % | 42 % | 57 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Tension | 72 % | 69 % | 50 % | 45 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Tension | 73 % | 67 % | 50 % | 34 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Relief | 57 % | 40 % | 24 % | 36 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Humor | 52 % | 29 % | 13 % | 45 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Curiosity | 58 % | 43 % | 25 % | 56 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Curiosity | 62 % | 55 % | 31 % | 53 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Tension | 70 % | 68 % | 41 % | 37 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Tension | 73 % | 70 % | 46 % | 30 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Relief | 64 % | 56 % | 30 % | 28 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 62 % | 57 % | 24 % | 25 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 70 % | 69 % | 39 % | 25 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 78 % | 78 % | 55 % | 28 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 83 % | 83 % | 60 % | 31 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 81 % | 66 % | 43 % | 27 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Relief | 73 % | 34 % | 19 % | 23 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Cinderella
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Peng Yong
Emperor
Imperial Officer
Rizzetti
Lieutenant Xiao Yu
Lin Mae's 2nd Lieutenant Li Qing
Details
- Directed by
- Yimou Zhang, Zhang Yimou
- Written by
- Edward Zwick, Tony Gilroy, Marshall Herskovitz, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, Max Brooks
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2016
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Country
- United States, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Japan
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
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