Xin hai ge ming (2011)

A historical drama based on the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty.

Directors:

Li Zhang, Jackie Chan

Writers:

Xingdong Wang (screenplay), Baoguang Chen (screenplay)

Stars:

Jackie Chan, Winston Chao, Bingbing Li

4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jackie Chan	...	Huang Xing
Winston Chao	...	Sun Yat-sen
Bingbing Li	...	Xu Zonghan (as Bingbing Lee)
Chun Sun	...	Yuan Shikai
Joan Chen	...	Empress Longyu
Wu Jiang	...	Li Yuanhong
Jaycee Chan	...	Zhang Zhenwu
Ge Hu	...	Lin Juemin
Jing Ning	...	Qiu Jin
Shaoqun Yu	...	Wang Jingwei
Yu-Hang To	...	Xiong Bingkun (as Dennis To)
Zhi-zhong Huang	...	Situ Meitang (as Zhizhong Huang)
Ting Mei	...	Chen Yiying
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Duobujie	...	Feng Guozhang (as Duobuji)
Simon Dutton	...	John Newell Jordan

Storyline

A historical drama based on the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

Fall of the Last Empire

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for war violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [China]

Country:

China Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin English French

Release Date:

23 September 2011 (China)

Also Known As:

1911

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$55,850, 9 October 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$127,437, 23 October 2011

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$79,914,300, 10 February 2012

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beijing Alnair Culture & Media, Changchun Film Studio, China City Construction

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jackie Chan's 100th movie.

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Goofs

When the revolutionary leader is on the ocean liner heading for China, the lifeboats on deck are too modern: they are painted bright orange and have built-in engines (note the propellers). The movie is set in 1911, so none of these characteristics would be present. Lifeboats of that era were rowboats, usually painted white.

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Quotes

Sun Yat-Sen: The goal of revolution isn't death, but to change fate. Young people are sacrificing themselves for the revolution, so that the living can lead better lives.

User Reviews

10/10 from Promotional Screening. Jackie is at his acting best, directing best, and the most violent and dramatic film of his career.

I've been excited for Jackie Chan's 100th movie for quite some time, initially I thought it would be the currently being filmed Armour of God 3: Zodiac (His Final "Kung Fu Super Stunt" Film), was depressed when I saw it was not. Then I began to see photos of 1911 and read up on the pre-production notes, and to me any Jackie Chan film is an amazing film - His track record in HK lately has been A-A+.

--100th Jackie Chan Movie: Check --100th Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution: Check

--Star Studded Cast of Jackie Chan, His son; Jaycee Chan, Lee Bing Bing, Winston Chao, and 70 famous HK actors even in small soldier roles that don't even get a speaking line?: Check

--30 Million USD Budget: Check (30 Million just for filming, no CGI all real explosions). --War scenes that stand next to Saving Private Ryan: Check

--Kung Fu / Fight Scenes: Check (One scene of which Jackie faces 6 men realistically --Incredible Directing and Cinematography: Check --Incredible Performances by all Actors: Check

I shall not ruin anything, but the first 20 minutes of this 2 hour long movie are filled with about 15 minutes of non-stop action, explosions, Gatling gun mowing down Dr. Sun and Jackie's Rebellions Soldiers, until Jackie is given suppressing fire and throws two grenades but his arm strength doesn't reach the Gatling gun, so he drops a grenade and kicks it like a football, moments that like scream out "AWESOME" even when its drenched in this depressing dramatic splurge of violence and realization of the lost lives that each battle taking place has, and that each person is 100% willing to die for the change of China. This does not ease the pain and impact from one persons death, the look on Jackie's face as one character sacrifices himself to save others as he is being dragged unwillingly by soldiers getting him to safety is one that sticks in the viewers memory.

I cannot sum up in words how this movie feels, it just feels perfect. It is substantial. It makes you cry, it gives a smile a few short times through-out the film, it keeps you on the edge of your seat, it churns your stomach at the body count, it dazzles you with the beauty in how the chaos was filmed. It equally dazzles you in the character development and the emotional bond the film creates.

As Jackie Chan's 100th movie; I could not see any other film standing at that career mile-stone. This is Jackie at his acting best, and directing best. He rides off of the Exceptional performance of Karate Kid (2010) and more notably the brilliant performances of Shinjuku Incident (2009) and Little Big Soldier (2010) - Jackie is perfect in the movie, and the movie itself is non-bias and perfect.

It feels human as a war film, unlike a Hollywood war epic such as "Pearl Harbor". Congratulations Jackie, I salute you; I hope you win Best Actor, Best Picture, Best Director and that the academy recognizes this film.