Movie

The Myth

2005 · 118 min

A playful, effects-heavy romp that swings between modern-day treasure hunting and lush ancient romance, never taking itself too seriously.

Tagline: An Unforgettable Journey Through Time Unearths A Hero For The Ages.
Overview: When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.
How it feels: Whimsical, romantic, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, love, memory, fate
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
memory
fate
betrayal
Places: big city
wilderness
fantasy world
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild