Rewrite the reality.|Feb. 12, 2021|China|130 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Drama;Fantasy;Horror;Mystery;Thriller;Violence(Slasher)
Description: The movie “A Writer’s Odyssey,” released in 2021, is a Chinese action-adventure fantasy film directed by Lu Yang and produced by Ning Hao. It follows the story of Guan Ning, who has been searching for his missing daughter, believed to have been kidnapped by traffickers. Ning is approached by a powerful corporation that tasks him with eliminating a young author who has written a fantasy novel. In the novel, a character named Redmane rules a village with an iron fist, and a young hero is on a mission to overthrow him. Strangely, the events in the book seem to influence the real world, prompting the corporation to stop the author from continuing his work.
Based on Shuang Xuetao’s novel and its sequel “Godslayer,” the film was released on February 12, 2021, during Lunar New Year. It received a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 7.1/10. Critics praised its visuals and creativity but noted weaknesses in the script and character development. For instance, Harris Dang of *The AU Review* described it as an entertaining thrill ride with wild action and visual splendor, while Richard Kuipers of *Variety* criticized the script for failing to tie the story elements together cohesively. Despite mixed reviews, it remains a visually captivating film worth watching for its imaginative storytelling.
Cast director: Lu Yang
Cast actor: Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian, Yu Hewei, Tong Liya, Guo Jingfei, Dong Jie
Original name: 刺杀小说家