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The following is a list of mainland Chinese films first released in year 2021.
This is a list of films which placed number-one at the weekend box office in China during 2021. [1]
#DateFilmGross13 January 2021US$80,100,000210 January 2021US$43,100,000317 January 2021US$11,700,000424 January 2021US$8,000,000The Battle at Lake Changjin. 2021 2h 56m Not Rated. 5.5 (4.2K) Rate. In the fierce battlefield in the midst of the harsh weather conditions, Wu Qian Li and Wu Wan Li, two brothers soldier including the brave Chinese soldiers must fight together and find a way to cope with the invasion of US forces.
- Writer's Odyssey
- The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity
- Classmates Minus
- Shadows
- Gatao The Last Stray
- Wrath of Desire
- The Sadness
- Keep Running
- Bipolar
- My Name Is Bai Sanming
Where the movie truly thrives though, is the action, which, essentially, is the main focus here. The combination of having a “real-life” storyline where people with superpowers fight each other, and a fantasy one which seems to have jumped straight from a J-RPG, works exceptionally well for the movie, as it allows for completely different styles of...
“The Ying Yang Master” is impressive to look at. The combination of SFX with CGI is one of the best we have seen in the latest years, the coloring is exceptional, including the antithesis between the blacks and whites that dominate the characters' equally imposing costumes, the actions scenes are majestic, particularly the ones involving the snake,...
There were two narrative elements that made “The Great Buddha+” stand particularly out, and that was the “breaking the 4th wall” approach, with the director frequently addressing the viewer, occasionally even to talk about the actual production of the film, and secondly, the deadpan, ironic and quite intelligent sense of humor. Both of these elemen...
Technically, “Shadows” is on the top level. The set design, in combination with the coloring and the overall cinematography is top notch, with particularly the scenes Dr Tsui delves into the subconscious of various characters being a true wonder to look at, while emitting a sense of mystery and angst at the same time, that occasionally even touches...
That romance is the main element here allows Chiang Jui-chichto explore the whole concept of the gatao through another perspective, that of the women of the criminals, and the ways “the life” actually affects their lives. In that fashion, one of the most interesting aspects of the narrative is the choice Qing has to make daily, between dedication t...
It's interesting that this is supposed to be the first of six LGBTQ+ related films by Zero Chou, all taking place in different Asian cities. By starting out with “Wrath of Desire”, Zero Chou definitely shows an inherent amount of ambition for this series of films, which will be worth keeping an eye on. Despite at times being lost in its direction, ...
An unrepentant gore-fest filled with plenty of carnage and a topical story written around it all, “The Sadness” is an immensely fun zombie film that does have some minor issues filling out genre qualities that might not even matter anyway. Gorehounds, lovers of Asian horror cinema, or grindhouse film aficionados are going to really enjoy this one t...
Essentially, “Keep Running” is a genuine drama/coming-of-age film, which shows, once more, that real-life stories can be much more imaginative and dramatic than fiction, as much as an ode to the youthful spirit that can overcome all obstacles, particularly under intense pressure. (Panos Kotzathanasis)
This is a film that seems to want everything: experiment, shock, immerse, make you high. At times, it might seem like a goodbye letter, a nostalgic tribute to mentors, from a student who, through a testament, praises all the cinematic miracles of our worlds. Like a wild challenge to make only one film in your life. There you go. With all the slowne...
It would be very easy for the message of the film to fall into an extreme, showing Bai as a poor farmer who plays in a make believe, so he can feel powerful and rich for an hour or two or a schemer who does it only for money. Luckily, Du Kangweimanages to show his subject in a very nuanced way, shining a light on the contradictory aspects of his pr...
Jan 1, 2021 · Chinese. 1-50 of 319. Sort by US box office. 1. Mortal Kombat. 2021 1h 50m R. 6.0 (192K) Rate. 44 Metascore. MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. 2. Space Sweepers. 2021 2h 16m TV-MA. 6.5 (29K) Rate. 64 Metascore.
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Without further ado, here are the best Chinese Language films of 2021, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2020, but since they mostly circulated in 2021, we decided to include them.
