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When the Sun begins to expand in such a way that it will inevitably engulf and destroy the Earth in a hundred years, united mankind finds a way to avoid extinction by propelling the planet out of the Solar System using gigantic engines, moving it to a new home located four light years away, an epic journey that will last thousands of years.
In a future where the sun is rapidly expanding and will soon engulf Earth, humanity bands together to build gigantic engines to propel the planet out of the solar system and towards a new star. As the Earth embarks on its perilous journey, facing catastrophic challenges and internal strife, a group of heroes must race against time to save mankind from extinction.
The Wandering Earth was a massive commercial success, particularly in China, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Critically, it received a mixed to positive reception, with praise for its ambitious scope, visual effects, and unique premise, though some critics noted plot inconsistencies and character development issues.
Praised for its spectacular visual effects and grand scale.
Applauded for its ambitious and unique science fiction concept.
Some critics found the plot and character arcs to be underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's impressive visual spectacle and its grand, imaginative premise. While some found the narrative a bit convoluted, the overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the action sequences and the depiction of a global crisis.
Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 37th Hundred Flowers Awards.
The film's production faced numerous challenges, including a tight schedule and budget constraints, leading the cast and crew to work extended hours, with star Wu Jing reportedly investing his own money to ensure the film's completion.
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I just watched this on Netflix. I did not have any expectations going into it. It was not very good, unfortunately. Main reasons were that 8t was over-the-top from start to finish. Epic scene after epic scene without much supporting cont...