1911 (2011) - Movie Details

At the beginning of the 20th century, China is in a state of crisis. The country is split into warring factions, the citizens are starving, and recent political reforms have made matters worse, not better. The ruling Qing Dynasty, led by a seven-year-old emperor and his ruthless mother, Empress Dowager Longyu (Joan Chen), is completely out of touch after 250 years of unquestioned power.

With ordinary citizens beginning to revolt openly, the Qing Dynasty has created...

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Jackie Chan’s 100th film is now playing in select theaters, and if you were unaware, you’re not alone. Unlike the movies he’s known for, 1911, about the Wuchang Rebellion that overthrew the Qing Dynasty, is a gritty, serious and violent war epic. It’s unfortunately also a terrible movie.

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