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• xGary X

  
  A cowardly conscript kidnaps the general of an opposing army and attempts the long journey back to his homeland to claim a reward and leave the life soldiering behind. Little Big Soldier is one of those "two characters from each end of the social spectrum learn life lessons from… More
  A cowardly conscript kidnaps the general of an opposing army and attempts the long journey back to his homeland to claim a reward and leave the life soldiering behind. Little Big Soldier is one of those "two characters from each end of the social spectrum learn life lessons from one another" type films and is essentially a martial arts road movie containing Jackie Chan's usual blend of high kicking Kung Fu and slapstick comedy. It's a little more serious than most and spends a little too long in places staring at its own navel although some quality fight sequences embellished by attractive photography and production design stave off boredom for the most part. Unfortunately its meandering script is both contrived and uneven and the dialogue (at least the English translation anyway) is stilted and clumsy. Chan is always watchable but the anti-war message the film seems so desperate to convey is unfocussed and the comic relief just doesn't work. As a whole Little Big Soldier is very nice to look at but ultimately feels sloppy and lacking in the kind of narrative momentum required to maintain the interest.

• Cynthia S

  
  Comedic, fun, entertaining, and sad all at the same time. Very well done!!

• Bruce B

  
  Jackie Chan has become what Steven Sequll and Val Kilmer are one role actors and this film is no different. Jackie role in all his films are the same a fast acting stunt man with a few comic lines. 3 stars

• danny d

  
  i loved this movie. chan is funny and charming, his character is likable and believable, and the storyline is original and satisfying. a total surprise, i will watch this film many times i know. a heartbreaking film that still leaves you feeling good in the end.

• JY S

  
  Director Sheng Ding's action adventure, <i>Little Big Soldier</i>, successfully throws the banter into a historic wuxia style picture.<p>The plot is on the light side, at least until the the ending, and that probably makes the less than 90 minute run time a good… More
  Director Sheng Ding's action adventure, <i>Little Big Soldier</i>, successfully throws the banter into a historic wuxia style picture.<p>The plot is on the light side, at least until the the ending, and that probably makes the less than 90 minute run time a good thing. The story is easy to follow and it moves from place to place rather quickly, all while leaving the biggest plot detail a mystery most of the way.</p><p>The action isn't overly impressive and there are moments of amusing Jackie Chan choreography and stunt work; however, they never fully engulf the action segments themselves.</p><p>Jackie Chan is the star of the show and there is no question about it. Furthermore, it isn't his action sequences that stand out, but the nature of his character. He has got a nice mixture of quirkiness and seriousness that fits well into this picture. Leehom Wang serves as a good counterpart to Jackie's character and together they both take charge of the film. Despite the lack of airtime, Peng Lin showcases a delightful singing voice.</p><p>There isn't a whole lot in <i>Little Big Soldier</i> that makes it a film for the ages. Yet, it isn't a disappointing watch.</p>

• Dean M

  
  Beautifully fashioned, brilliantly performed and evocatively scored, <i>Little Big Soldier</i>'s deceptive simplicity belies rich hidden depths. During China's "Warring States" period, an elderly soldier (Jackie Chan, who wrote the story) captures a… More
  Beautifully fashioned, brilliantly performed and evocatively scored, <i>Little Big Soldier</i>'s deceptive simplicity belies rich hidden depths. During China's "Warring States" period, an elderly soldier (Jackie Chan, who wrote the story) captures a young enemy general (Leehom Wang), in the hopes of a reward. Chan is superb, eschewing chop-socky prowess in favour of a deep humanity; he's often comical or afraid, but never pitiful. As a ruthless but ultimately sympathetic general, Wang is a worthy, complex foil. Director Sheng Ding deftly leverages action and laughs against affecting insights into warfare, honour, humility and glory. The finale's emotional sledgehammer lifts Ding's film into excellence.

• Dedy N C

  
  An action comedy movies, its so hillarious, I laughed alot of times. Ups I forget to tell its also an heroic epic movies, so all heroes died in this movies. (thats what my dad hate... he's dissapointed with the ending) He keep talking why and why? You know an scratch ending could… More
  An action comedy movies, its so hillarious, I laughed alot of times. Ups I forget to tell its also an heroic epic movies, so all heroes died in this movies. (thats what my dad hate... he's dissapointed with the ending) He keep talking why and why? You know an scratch ending could ruin all the fun times before... (this works for a beginner watcher, the ones like my dad) But i still appreciate this movies...

• Sylvester K

  
  A typical Jackie Chan film, but set in ancient China. Little Big Soldier is a buddy martial arts comedy that is interesting and well written.

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