1911

R

Released Oct 7, 2011

2 hr. 5 min.

History

Drama

Action

War

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8%

24 Reviews

Tomatometer

30%

1,000+ Ratings

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Having studied the art of modern warfare in Japan, China's Huang Xing (Jackie Chan) becomes one of the leaders in his country's revolt against the Qing Dynasty.

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Carl J

Revolutionary Struggles and Nation Building: 1911 (Xin hai ge ming) Movie Review One of the notable aspects of 1911 is its portrayal of the historical events and the key figures involved. The film provides insights into the political climate and the struggles faced by the revolutionaries during that period. The use of modern warfare tactics and the determination of the characters, particularly Huang Xing and Sun Yat-sen, are highlighted effectively. The film's production values and cinematography are commendable, capturing the essence of the time period and the scale of the revolution. The battle sequences are well choreographed, adding intensity and excitement to the narrative. The attention to detail in the costumes and set designs also adds authenticity to the overall visual presentation. However, despite its historical significance and strong performances by the cast, 1911 falls short in certain areas. The pacing of the film tends to be uneven, with moments of intense action followed by slower narrative segments. This can sometimes disrupt the flow of the story and make it feel disjointed. Additionally, the character development in 1911 is somewhat lacking. While Huang Xing and Sun Yat-sen are portrayed as central figures, their motivations and inner conflicts could have been explored in greater depth. The supporting characters, although important to the historical events, are not given enough screen time to fully develop their arcs. Furthermore, the film's narrative structure can be confusing at times, making it challenging to fully grasp the historical context and the significance of certain events. A more streamlined and cohesive storytelling approach could have enhanced the overall viewing experience. In conclusion, 1911 (Xin hai ge ming) offers a glimpse into an important period in Chinese history and the struggle for independence. While it boasts impressive production values and notable performances, the film's uneven pacing, limited character development, and occasional narrative confusion prevent it from reaching its full potential. Therefore, I would give it a rating of 6 out of 10.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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Audience Member

Often disconnected and slow. The scenes with the Empress play comically and ruin the tone, and the film's propaganda is too obvious.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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adam b

Although informative and some decent action scenes, it's a lazy and downright disappointing film

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

7/7/18 with Zhangs. Good historical review of the demise of the Qing Dynasty

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/07/18

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Audience Member

A decent historical account of the revolution in China in 1911. The action was quite good, as was the understanding of one's war outside our own culture and country that we may not have much knowledge on prior to viewing. The subtitles were hard to follow, though, as many were very long and the audience is not given nearly enough time to read them before they vanish from the screen.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

This movie was good, I love Chinese and Japanese movies for a lot of them are honoring those of there past in movies like this were they are able to tell the stories of their ancestors to the modern world. Some people say this is a bad film for Jackie Chan to do for his 100th film, however this is the only one that could do it justice, because he is honoring his country and its history.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Jackie Chan

Director

Li Zhang

Director

Jackie Chan

Huang Xing

Li Bingbing

Xuzong Han

Winston Chao

Sun Yat-Sen

Joan Chen

Empress Dowager Longyu

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Bill Weber

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A historical superproduction in which style, aside from committee-made, widescreen tedium, is spectacularly absent.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 10, 2011

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Stephen Cole

Globe and Mail

The Revolution will not be televised, Gil Scott-Heron once sang. Nor should it be filmed, we might add -- at least not as a costume drama with stirring speeches, an inspirational love story and gloriously heroic military charges.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 7, 2011

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Joe Neumaier

New York Daily News

Earnest and studious to a fault. Rarely has a film about upheaval felt more like a textbook.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 7, 2011

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Richard Haridy

Quickflix

1911 meanders through its interminable two-hour running time with a collection of scenes that feel more like liner notes from a history book than an actual screenplay.

Rated: 1.5/5

Nov 25, 2013

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Rob Vaux

Mania.com

A haphazard grab-bag of context-free fight scenes, cardboard characters and constant title cards explaining key details that the film itself can't reveal in any other way.

Rated: D

Nov 4, 2011

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Tony Medley

Tolucan Times

...this long, boring, convoluted, confusing, feeble, disgraceful film is nothing more than a clumsy Chinese Communist attempt to paint Sun Yat sen, a freedom-lover, as an early Communist.

Rated: 1/10

Oct 11, 2011

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Synopsis

Having studied the art of modern warfare in Japan, China's Huang Xing (Jackie Chan) becomes one of the leaders in his country's revolt against the Qing Dynasty.

Director: Jackie Chan, Li Zhang
Executive Producer: Jackie Chan
Screenwriter: Xingdong Wang, Baoguang Chen
Distributor: Well Go USA, Variance Films
Production Co: Shanghai Film Studio, Huaxia Film Distribution Company, Media Asia Films Ltd. [hk], Jackie & JJ Productions, Splendid Film
Rating: R (War Violence)
Genre: History, Drama, Action, War
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 9, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $127.4K

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