Movie Digest
It was the year 197 AC, and there were two warlords Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao. The enemy army besieged Xiangyang prefect Xun Song, Which led to his 13-year-old daughter, Xun Guaning, breaking through the siege and moving war troops without fear, assisting her father in breaking the siege of Xiangyan.
The Feel-Good Part
The movie displayed positive patriotism and anti-war sentiment. The film “War of Wancheng” also demonstrates a strong female style through the story of the female lead Xun Guanniang, who had comprehensively carried out a different kind of female power, to demonstrate this, Henan Jiu Shang Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. and Henan Film Commune injected this into the plot line of the film at the beginning stages, aiming at the films anti-war ambition and female power.
The Disappointing Factor
‘Transformation of an ignorant girl into a female lead full of wisdom and courage, protecting the city with her own strength and stabilizing the country’, It is a cliched plotline overall, and is definitely not something completely new for the audience.
In-Depth Analysis
This film is based on historical figures and anecdotes from historical books. It depicts the heroic story of a generation of women and men through Xun Guanniang’s experience defending the family and the country. It presents a work that promotes peace, opposes war, and honors national heroes.
According to reports, the movie “War of Wancheng” created a Wancheng city with the historical flavor of the Jin Dynasty to restore history. It reinforces the sense of restoration and authenticity of history, demonstrating the production team’s genuine ingenuity.
Star Power
Wang Ruixuan’s excellent performance has been unanimously praised and affirmed in the 29th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival. She played Xun Guannina to the maximum and was lauded at the premiere.
Overall Opinion
It’s a good watch if you are into historical drama with a huge star cast.
