Ancient Sword and Wizardry: Aversion to Fire
Ancient Sword and Wizardry: Aversion to Fire

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Ancient Sword and Wizardry: Aversion to Fire

2020
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Mandarin

A thousand-year-old demon shrimp infiltrates the palace to take revenge on the emperor, but he is stopped by Creepy Master Le Wu Yi, who is highly capable of hunting him down, and the battle to save the people begins.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Alex T. SmithGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a realm where magic and medieval combat intertwine, a disgraced knight and a cunning sorceress must overcome their mutual distrust to retrieve a stolen artifact. Pursued by a relentless fire-wielding warlord, their journey will test their courage and force them to confront their deepest fears.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed-to-positive reception, praised for its ambitious world-building and visual effects, though some critics found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the action sequences and the chemistry between the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking fantasy world with engaging action sequences.

  • Despite a somewhat generic plot, the performances and magical elements are commendable.

  • A solid, if unoriginal, entry into the fantasy genre.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's imaginative setting and the exciting fight choreography. Some viewers felt the story could have been more innovative, but the overall entertainment value was high.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'aversion to fire' spell used by the protagonists was inspired by a common folklore motif of elemental weaknesses in magical systems.

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