Double World

Double World is a 2020 fantasy action film based on the video game Zhengtu. The film was directed by Teddy Chan and produced by Soi Cheang, and stars Henry Lau, Peter Ho, Lin Chenhan, and Jiang Luxia. Development began in 2016 and principal photography commenced in the second half of 2018.

Double World
Promotional poster
Simplified征途
Directed byTeddy Chan
Screenplay byFendou Liu
Ning Wen
Based onZhengtu
Produced bySoi Cheang
Starring
Music byPeter Kam
Production
company
Filmko Entertainment
Release dates
  • July 24, 2020 (2020-07-24)
(Mainland China)
  • July 25, 2020 (2020-07-25)
(International)
Running time
110 minutes
Countries
  • China
  • Hong Kong
LanguageMandarin
Budget$43 million

The film was initially scheduled to be released in November 2019, but was delayed to New Year's Day 2020. Finally due to the coronavirus pandemic, the film forgoed a theatrical release and was released to streaming on IQIYI in Mainland China and Netflix internationally in July 2020.[1]

Plot

Double World is set in the fictional world of Central Plains from the video game, in which there are ten kingdoms. There has been a long conflict between the kingdoms of Southern Zhao and Northern Yan. An assassination attempt on the King of Southern Zhao causes a war to break out, but with the lack of a field marshal, a tournament is held to find a new one.[2] Three warriors were summoned from each of the eight big clans to participate in the contest. From the Qingyuan clan, Chu Hun (played by Peter Ho) known as a "deserter" among the villagers, and Dong Yilong (played by Henry Lau), a young "orphan thief reminiscent of an Asian Aladdin" were selected.[3] On the way, Chu and Dong run into a young girl skilled at martial arts, Jinggang (played by Lin Chenhan), and the three team up for the competition. In the meantime, they rescue Binu (Jiang Luxia), a slave of Northern Yan who lived in Southern Zhao.

Cast

Development

Developed by Teddy Chan,[4] the film is based on the MMORPG game Zhengtu.[5] The film had a reported budget of $43 million.[6]

Release

The film was released on IQIYI in China on July 24, 2020 and in other territories via Netflix on July 25, 2020.[7][6] The film broke the 72-hour revenue record for paid film premieres on the Chinese streaming platform IQIYI.[1] PR Newswire noted the film was an instant hit in China with 400 million views on its first day.[8]

Reception

James March of South China Morning Post reviewed the film giving a score of 2.5 out of 5.[4] Kung-Fu Kingdom gave a score of 7 out of 10.[9]

References
  1. "电影《征途》票房丰收口碑失利，游改电影的破局之路在哪里？". QQ News (in Chinese). July 29, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-10.
  2. Gibbs, Patrick (28 July 2020). "FILM REVIEW: DOUBLE WORLD". Slug Mag. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  3. "Double World Review: Kung Fu Eye Candy for Pandemic Comfort Food". Den of Geek. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  4. Marsh, James (31 July 2020). "Double World movie review: new on Netflix, Teddy Chan's video-game adaptation is big on CGI, but not on emotion". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  5. Ching, Gene (3 August 2020). "Double World Review: Kung Fu Eye Candy for Pandemic Comfort Food". Den of Geek. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  6. Davis, Rebecca (15 July 2020). "Chinese Movie 'Double World' to Skip Cinemas For Netflix, iQiyi Debut". Variety. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  7. Wei, Xu (24 July 2020). ""Double World" promises premium video on demand". Shanghai Daily PDF. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  8. "Blockbuster "Double World" Becomes Instant Hit on iQIYI, Demonstrating Promising Potential of PVOD Mode". PR Newswire. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  9. Stanway, Glen (18 November 2020). "Double World (2020)". Kung-Fu Kingdom. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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