The Myth
2005 1h 58m movie Film China

The Myth

神話

Synopsis

神話

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.

The 2004–2006 China Window

45 China films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Myth sits at position #31.

  1. Hongmao and Lantu: Martial Arts Series
    #1

    Hongmao and Lantu: Martial Arts Series

    ★ 9.1 · 2006

  2. Chinese Paladin
    #2

    Chinese Paladin

    ★ 8.3 · 2005

  3. Jasmine Women
    #3

    Jasmine Women

    ★ 7.8 · 2004

  4. Fearless
    #4

    Fearless

    ★ 7.5 · 2006

  5. Kung Fu Hustle
    #5

    Kung Fu Hustle

    ★ 7.4 · 2004

  6. Peacock
    #6

    Peacock

    ★ 7.4 · 2005

  7. McDull, Prince de la Bun
    #7

    McDull, Prince de la Bun

    ★ 7.4 · 2004

  8. House of Flying Daggers
    #8

    House of Flying Daggers

    ★ 7.3 · 2004

The 2000s China Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Myth premiered. 142 total titles in this decade from China.

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Reception Benchmarks

6.3
TMDB Rating
325
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier

Ranked #613 of 946 China films indexed here (35th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is -0.4 points below the China average of 6.7/10.

Among China Action productions specifically: #190 of 319 (top 60%).

Production Details

Primary Country China
All Production Countries China, Hong Kong
Original Language Chinese
Spoken Languages Mandarin, English, Hindi, Korean, Malayalam
Production Companies Emperor Movie Group, JCE Movies
Runtime 1h 58m
Release Date May 11, 2005
IMDb tt0365847

Themes & Motifs

  • great wall of china
  • elixir of life
  • ancient manuscript
  • surgical stitches
  • holy man
  • exotic locale
  • terracotta army

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