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JIANFEISHAOApr 16, 2023

Propaganda film that wasn't particularly well made, characters were dull, concepts weren't interesting or well executed. sound, dialog editing and general editing and pacing were atrocious. Acting is on and off, too many characters, fewPropaganda film that wasn't particularly well made, characters were dull, concepts weren't interesting or well executed. sound, dialog editing and general editing and pacing were atrocious. Acting is on and off, too many characters, few memorable at all.… Expand

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10

CartesianJan 29, 2023

Best Sci-Fi movie in years.Better than the first one.Expecting 3 from now on!

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247TeamLeaderJan 31, 2023

This is The best sci-fi movie in China. You can say
It’s China Government Show, but which Hollywood movie did not show American Spirit? Don’t be childish!

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10

lachzxJan 29, 2023

Didn't have too high of expectations, but indeed turns out to be much better than I thought, a better movie than the first one of the series. Funny how the only negative review with a comment right now describes it as CCP propaganda of ChinaDidn't have too high of expectations, but indeed turns out to be much better than I thought, a better movie than the first one of the series. Funny how the only negative review with a comment right now describes it as CCP propaganda of China and Russia saving the world (just like how some certain propaganda media describes it to be)while in both movies of the series, it has always been every one of all countries united together saving the world(you can watch the first one of the series in Netflix btw). Since this is a Chinese movie unfortunately there will be more reviews/comments based on the bias on "China Bad" instead of the movie itself. So even though I am writing this review but I do suggest if you are interested in the movie, instead of looking for the comments/reviews, it's better just to watch it and decide what kinda movie this is yourself.

I do recommend checking analyze of the movie if you can after you watch it though, the story is rather complex, and I think probably most people will miss at least some details of what happened in the movie after the first time they watch it… Expand

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luuu12Jan 28, 2023

This second film of The Wandering Earth series can only be described as EPIC. I mean, it is, by far, the greatest hard-core Sci-fi movie in the past decade and will go down in history. The idea that humanity would unite as one and endure 2500This second film of The Wandering Earth series can only be described as EPIC. I mean, it is, by far, the greatest hard-core Sci-fi movie in the past decade and will go down in history. The idea that humanity would unite as one and endure 2500 years, 100 generations, before finding a new home in the Proxima Centauri system as our very own Sun go through a helium flash is purely remarkable, and this film further expands on people’s struggle and faith as such a bold decision is made. The CGI are also spectacular - the Space elevator was breathtaking and absolutely astonishing. Looking at their behind-the-scenes, a majority of the set and props were actually built rather than purely using CGI, which creates a more immersive experience for the audience.… Expand

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hachiyukiJan 28, 2023

It gets rid of the narrow western ideology and gives a Chinese version story of how to save the world.

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10

ChainbrakerJan 25, 2023

A milestones of Hard Sci-Fi movie.Top tier concept design and VFX.It would be perfect if there were less comedic elements.

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10

Mashiro_9Jan 26, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The wanderiing earth II shows the power of collectivism which makes it different from Interstellar.… Expand

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albert43Feb 2, 2023

Great sci-fi movie. The collectivism showed in the movie really moved me. Only human beings can save themselves, not super heroes, not iron man, not American Captain.

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popxxxxFeb 4, 2023

Hey, don't care about who created it. Just as a Sci-fi movie fan, enjoy it, the film recalled me the Star War 1-3, people unite and against the fate.

If you have the oppotunity to enjoy it in IMAX cinema, you'll love it. The bomb on theHey, don't care about who created it. Just as a Sci-fi movie fan, enjoy it, the film recalled me the Star War 1-3, people unite and against the fate.

If you have the oppotunity to enjoy it in IMAX cinema, you'll love it. The bomb on the moon, the space elevator, the fallen space station, the music, everything is so cool. I really want to go back and watch the film again just after I finished it.

There's almost no verbose elements in this 170 minutes film, the only moment which you can go to the toliet is the 2 mins Liu peel an apple to her wife, take the chance.

Our future is the galaxy, don't focus on the arguments between the countries, we, human, should spot outside our planet.

Try it, you'll like it.… Expand

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Scofield7Jan 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoy it! The director has put so many stories in this 3-hour-long film. The story and visual efforts are incredible.… Expand

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SunRiverFeb 3, 2023

It's a good film,though it's not a perfect movie.Good for the science part.If you like to watch sci-fi movies, it's worth seeing.

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rfdubMar 24, 2023

An utterly boring and unartful piece of CCP propaganda masquerading as a film. Terrible CGI as per usual with Chinese productions, flat one dimensional characters who's sole purpose is to make China look heroic, and an utterly laughable plotAn utterly boring and unartful piece of CCP propaganda masquerading as a film. Terrible CGI as per usual with Chinese productions, flat one dimensional characters who's sole purpose is to make China look heroic, and an utterly laughable plot and premise that make no sense whatsoever and has so many plot holes you'd think you were watching a piece of swiss cheese.

Seriously, ALL the 10/10 reviews are from Chinese bots, as it's well known the CCP has such thin skin they pay armies of trolls to review bomb their marquee propaganda "Films" on wester review sites as they're terrified the world will see how utterly crap their cinema really is.

The first film in this series was arguably the worst film I've ever watched. This one gives it a good run for it's money.… Expand

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DrJunkerFeb 2, 2023

Excellent movie - didn't think it's possible but the sequel outdid the original! Much grander stage and extended backstory compared to the Wandering Earth 1, worldbuilding and sci-fi at its finest. Hope there'd be a Director's Cut to expandExcellent movie - didn't think it's possible but the sequel outdid the original! Much grander stage and extended backstory compared to the Wandering Earth 1, worldbuilding and sci-fi at its finest. Hope there'd be a Director's Cut to expand on a few arcs that seemed rushed in the theatrical version.… Expand

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ThazariFeb 10, 2023

Watched it in Chinese theatres. It is a visually stunning movie and the audio is great. I like the overarching theme of humanity coming together and doing whatever it takes to survive. Everyone is a hero and willing to make sacrifices toWatched it in Chinese theatres. It is a visually stunning movie and the audio is great. I like the overarching theme of humanity coming together and doing whatever it takes to survive. Everyone is a hero and willing to make sacrifices to ensure humanity's survival. I find the criticism of some that this is Chinese propaganda unwarranted, it's not just China saving the world, it's people from all nationalities and backgrounds putting aside their differences for once and saving the world together. All of that is great. As is fact that the story resolves over several decades throughout several big megaprojects.

I have several gripes with the movie however which result in a low score.

First, the film's pacing is hyperactive, making it very difficult to follow the rather complex story. I love a complicated plot, but the movie felt like one long Youtube trailer played at 150% speed jumping from one action scene to the next, without much in the way of a long term overarching plot that slowly stacks up the pieces and accumulates into a satisfying delayed payoff. It feels very much tailored to the Tik-tok generation that has no attention span and needs constant gratification by leading them through a series of hard to follow shaky-cam action scenes and explosions. There is no meaningful dialogue or character building whatsoever.

Second, it's a science fiction movie and it seems to try to get the science part right, but then has lots of implausible things going on such as the moon suddenly heading for a collision with Earth, after they have spent months or even years pushing it away from Earth. It'd need the same amount of force as they have been pumping into it over all this time to decelerate it, and then some more, to make it crash down somehow. There are several other cases besides this such as automated drone missiles needing a manual detonation, that were really throwing me off.

I couldn't put my finger on the third negative point I'm about to raise for a while, but after thinking through it again over the night I realized that my biggest problem with this movie is that it is rather dystopian and I end up hating humanity rather than cheering for their triumph. There is a global government that supposedly does what it needs to do in order for humanity to survive, but at the same time oppressing the people of Earth and forcing the same people into a life not worth living.

We are told early on that there is tech available to upload or at least preserve people in digital form and the government is withholding it from the people. While at the same time, the people are rendered unemployed due to AI and automation, half are left to die from radiation sickness and other calamities, and the heroic ones are constantly sent to their deaths on strings of dangerous and end-of-life missions.

The Earth itself is seen as being destroyed due to the megaprojects, climate change, the Earth being moved around and problems with the sun and most natural life is mentioned to be extinct at some point.

If the people are left to die and suffer on such massive scale and Earth is so thoroughly ruined, then what's the point of carrying it all to Proxima Centauri?

Just upload everyone and put them on the oversized USB-sticks, get the DNA of all people and plants and animals, launch all of humanity to Proxima at a fraction of the cost, and let the AI build a paradise for us. Recreating physical bodies from DNA should be a non-issue at the rest of the tech level that is being displayed throughout the movie.

We are told that the government is afraid of the upload tech because they fear that people will just want to live digitally and not do anything in the physical world, well if it is such a big motivator why not use it as a reward for all the people that do the actual heavy lifting, like you know, risking their lives and dying by the hundreds to save the rest of humanity? It'd be perfect for ensuring the people's loyalty to the state as well so it'd be in the state's own self-interest to push this tech forward and roll it out to the masses.

Digital Life or lie flat! Will not work for a self-destructive regime that withholds immortality, torments humanity and just gives its heroes a stupid medal and two bags of fruit!… Expand

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wesseldjFeb 2, 2023

The movie started off slow and appears to be incoherent, but it all comes together in the 3rd act of the movie and it is a worthy prequal and ties up superbly to the first movie, which was a great watch aswell. This is not your typical spaceThe movie started off slow and appears to be incoherent, but it all comes together in the 3rd act of the movie and it is a worthy prequal and ties up superbly to the first movie, which was a great watch aswell. This is not your typical space battle laser guns sci-fi movie. This has a far more intelligent storyline that makes you think how future human civilization and its technology can turn out be and what humanity as a whole is capable of doing in order to survive. It provided great concepts as what space colonization and artificial intelligence can do. It's a disaster movie on an epic grand scale like we haven't seen before, it's basically a space opera, with a Night Shymalan type of plot twist at the end.… Expand

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helperTFeb 11, 2023

this gives a new meaning to sci-fi. I like how it's not like a big superhero; the other people are nobodies, but everyone plays a part. this movie is like a 3 in 1. the engineers, scientists, and politicians. they could be separate but addthis gives a new meaning to sci-fi. I like how it's not like a big superhero; the other people are nobodies, but everyone plays a part. this movie is like a 3 in 1. the engineers, scientists, and politicians. they could be separate but add them together and ... well it's beautiful. but don't take my word for it. watch it yourself!… Expand

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kinokobiubiuJan 30, 2023

LMAO these negative reviews be like "USA saves the world good good, China saves the world bad bad". If all you see from the movie is "CCP blahblahblah" then YOU are the one that has been brainwashed.

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dovermoreFeb 9, 2023

Compared to avatar 2, the overall story and storytelling of this movie are superior. But the visuals certainly are not as stunning. If avatar 2 is rated as 6, this would be a solid 8.

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Spider_CutterJan 28, 2023

Lol. All positive scores are 10. Chinese cyber army is working really hard.
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This is a film depicting China and Russia saving the world. The film is mixed with various propaganda techniques unique to theLol. All positive scores are 10. Chinese cyber army is working really hard.
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This is a film depicting China and Russia saving the world. The film is mixed with various propaganda techniques unique to the CCP. Obviously the movie tries to allude to the current situation of China and Russia vs. NATO and Ukraine. It is not new in history to compete for the leadership of the world under the banner of uniting all mankind, such as Imperial Japan's slogan of "Greater East Asia Co-prosperity" during World War II. Unfortunately, the former victim is becoming a perpetrator now.… Expand

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MaulcunApr 22, 2023

I absolutely loved The Wandering Earth 2! Chinese sci-fi films have really improved so much in the last few years. Much better than Hollywood ones.

It was interesting to see how a huge crisis brought humanity together and forced us to act asI absolutely loved The Wandering Earth 2! Chinese sci-fi films have really improved so much in the last few years. Much better than Hollywood ones.

It was interesting to see how a huge crisis brought humanity together and forced us to act as one.

This second movie started off slow and appears to be incoherent, but it all comes together in the 3rd act of the movie and it is a worthy prequal and ties up superbly to the first movie. This is not your typical space battle laser guns sci-fi movie. This has a far more intelligent storyline that makes you think how future human civilization and its technology can turn out be and what humanity as a whole is capable of doing in order to survive. It provided great concepts as what space colonization and AIs can do. It's a disaster movie on an epic grand scale like we haven't seen before. This is why we need more movies like this in the future

Highly recommended, and must watch in a big screen.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 24, 2023

Regardless of its financial accomplishments and the sheer voracity and scale of its purported targets, The Wandering Earth II - which is actually a prequel and not a sequel to the 2019 film - has several of the same problems that plagued itsRegardless of its financial accomplishments and the sheer voracity and scale of its purported targets, The Wandering Earth II - which is actually a prequel and not a sequel to the 2019 film - has several of the same problems that plagued its predecessor and that is primarily a lack of focus.

The Wandering Earth II, even with its three extensive and inconveniently long hours, can't make much sense of its mix of plot lines. Basically, they are all tangled and very poorly defined and this evidently takes away from its consistency and above all takes its toll on the entertainment.

In a case of cruel irony, this film proves that its worst flaw is precisely its size, cause it wants to be an immense experience, all about the spectacle, but it taints it with its own foolishness of saturating its plot with so much stuff that feels like filler, including the political touch, in a clear propagandistic push from its country of origin.

Its magnitude and ambition do not allow it to fall on deaf ears.
In terms of its capabilities, The Wandering Earth II manages to ensure that not everything is wasted, but that same scope forces it to be judged with more ferocity and therefore its results are far from being concrete and satisfactory.… Expand

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19Ian66May 23, 2023

I thought the first one was good, the 2nd one hit it out of the ball park! Wish Holyoke had made movies like this, well written both in character and story. The back story involving WuJing character in the 1st one was really touching. TheI thought the first one was good, the 2nd one hit it out of the ball park! Wish Holyoke had made movies like this, well written both in character and story. The back story involving WuJing character in the 1st one was really touching. The acting is fantastic especially WuJing and Andy Lau. The special effects was phenomenal! Really really enjoyed the movie! Wish there could be more like them.… Expand

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NezuokoMay 4, 2023

After hearing great reviews by friends from China, I watched this movie to its entirety even though it was so bad. Ignoring the expected propaganda and nationalistic overtones, the plot is disparate and illogical at best. The best part ofAfter hearing great reviews by friends from China, I watched this movie to its entirety even though it was so bad. Ignoring the expected propaganda and nationalistic overtones, the plot is disparate and illogical at best. The best part of this movie is the well-produced special effects and occasional good acting. Even the star power of Andy Lau could not save this movie from how bad it is. Giving a very generous 2 stars for the special effects.… Expand

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