A Battle of Wits

A decade in the making, the lavish period epic A Battle of Wits takes place during China’s Warring States period (481 – 221 BC). The year is 370 BC and the Army of Zhao is preparing to capture the Yan Nation. Standing in their way is the humble nation-state of Liang. Without the help of the anti-war Mozi faction, the 4,000-strong populace won’t be able to withstand the forces of the mighty Zhao, led by wily general Xiang Yanzhang (Ahn Sung-ki). Fortunately, freelance military adviser Ge Li (Andy Lau, Infernal Affairs) arrives just in time, but he is alone. How can just one man help defeat 100,000? Wit his wits, naturally. In a daring plan, Ge Le intends to wear down the would-be invaders by anticipating and responding to their every move. In the process, Ge Li befriends both Prince Lian Shi (Choi Si-Won) and master archer Zi Yuan (Nicky Wu), as well as falling for feisty cavalry officer Yi Yue (rising star Fan Bingbing). Unfortunately, his unconventional methods also inspire the wrath of those Liang residents who disagree with them—most notably the jealous King (Wang Zhiwen). Based on Hideki Mori’s manga series Bokkou, this pan-Asian production features archery and pyrotechnics aplenty, but eschews wire work and fantasy sequences for a more realistic, earth-bound approach.

 

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