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Two Chinese Fantasy Adventure Films

These two movies are adapted from the same source, a Chinese novel by the name 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'. Different directors & actors, the movies narrate the adventure of a trio grave hunters. Just like the modern dark age cinema, the directors try to mix in the reality to the myths. 'Movie 1' has a bit more Drama and self realisation sprinkled inside it, while the 2nd movie is pure fun with lot of action mixed with comedy. The effects were outstanding. The biggest problem is to follow the film with subtitles, but still they both are highly enjoyable, esp. with kids around - the fantasy parts are too good.

Eventhough adapted from a same source, the films are identical and are not by any chance continuations. I watched the 3D versions which was awesome.

Movie 1

Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe [2015 : Mandarin : 2h]
Directed by Lu Chuan



When an archaeological site mysteriously explodes, a team of soldiers are sent to investigate. The group find themselves been guided by catastrophes to a place that existed only as a myth. Soon they discover that the happenings are real, and the attacks of the unknown had just begun, those which could be put to an end only by the chosen one, Hu Bayi. But the demon that the group unleashed had already chosen Shirley, the love of Hu Bayi, as it's assosiate. Torn apart on the living world, the prime struggle of Hu Bayi and his friend Wang is to close down the portal that should not have been discovered in the first place.

If you have played Resistence or Dead Space some images would be very similar. The beasts looks like the Chimera from Resistence Series, and the "Glowing Towers" resembles a lot the Dead Space Extraction's Red Markers. The film starts briskly followed by a wonderfully conceived Avalanche sequence. It holds a bit of mystry and suspence even in the proper living world. Its here the Drama installs itself and with the subtitles, it could be a bit hard to follow the motive behind the characters. And finally a stand-off with the beasts.

Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe - Amusement Park

Movie 2

Mojin: The Lost Legend [2015 : Mandarin : 2h10m]
Directed by Wuershan



The adventurers Hu Bayi, Shirley & Wang live in exile when an unrefusable contract falls on to their hands - Quest to find the Equinox Flower. Divided by several personel reasons, the Grave Hunters should unite themsleves to crack the codes that lead to their destiny.

Mojin is more fun that Ghostly Tribe. There are many tickling moments in the film and the lead characters did a wonderful job.

Mojin: The Lost Legend - Mirthy Myth