A Legend

A Legend

Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai

Produced by Bona Film Group, Just Creative Studio

2024129 min6.8 / 10

An adventurous expedition into a mysterious glacier driven by wonder and discovery, blending archaeological intrigue with fantastical elements and an inspirational tone.

An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He and his team then embark on an expedition into the depths of the glacier.

Questions people ask

  • Does A Legend end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is A Legend sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is A Legend easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is A Legend scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is A Legend violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like A Legend

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as A Legend

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like A Legend, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A Legend, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A Legend, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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