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In the near future, after learning that the sun is rapidly burning out and will obliterate Earth in the process, humans build enormous engines to propel the planet to a new solar system, far out of reach of the sun's fiery flares. However, the journey out into the universe is perilous, and humankind's last shot at survival will depend on a group of young people brave enough to step up and execute a dangerous, life-or-death operation to save the earth.

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The much-anticipated prequel to the 2019 sci-fi blockbuster THE WANDERING EARTH -  the #5 highest-grossing non-English film of all time - lands in North American theaters just in time for Chinese New Year. Shortly after learning that the sun is rapidly burning out and will obliterate Earth, humans build enormous engines to propel the planet to a new solar system far out of reach of the sun’s fiery flares. However, the journey into the universe is complex, and humankind’s last shot at survival will depend on a group of young people brave enough to step up and execute a dangerous, life-or-death operation to save the Earth.  

Wu Jing Li Xuejian Ning Li Andy Lau  Zhu Yanmanzi Wang Zhi Sha Yi Zhang Yi

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The Wandering Earth

• With the sun dying out, a group of brave astronauts set out to find new planet for the whole human race.
• The sun is dying out. The earth will soon be engulfed by the inflating sun. To save the human civilization, scientists draw up an escape plan that will bring the whole human race from danger. With the help of thousands of infusion powered engines, the planet earth will leave the solar system and embark on a 2,500 year journey to the orbit of a star 4.5 light years away.
• In the near future, when the inflating Sun is threatening all lives on Earth, governments are united together to carry out an ambitious plan: building thousands of gigantic thrusters on the ground to push our planet out of the solar system. They call it "Project Wandering Earth". 17 years later, the plan is in danger of catastrophic failure when the Earth is traveling near Jupiter. With only 37 hours to spare, teams of rescuers rush to save the Earth from colliding with Jupiter. A young man, Liu Qi, his sister and his grandpa are involuntarily involved in this biggest rescue mission of the history. Together, they will encounter many difficulties along the road, they will revisit their past, and they will feel desperation and hope. This is a story about uniting all humans to face enormous challenges, about strong feelings between father and son, and most importantly, about hope in despair.
• Years later, when the sun was in danger of aging and eventually exploding, people on earth built several engines to escape to neighboring stars. However, when the earth sailed to Jupiter, because of some failures, the earth could not escape Jupiter's gravity. The hero, Liu's father, works on the space station. When he discovered that the space station explosion could ignite Jupiter's gas, he piloted the space station to ignite Jupiter.
• The story was written more than 20 years ago by the most famous Sci-Fi writer in China, Liu CiXin, who is also the executive producer of this film. It tells the first part of the story. The whole novel can easily become a trilogy. The time is in the early 22nd century. The Sun goes through a rapidly deteriorating phrase. In 100 years it will destroy the earth. In order to survive, human society goes through a drastic change: all the countries are merged to form the "United Earth Government (UEG)". They build 10,000 gigantic heavy-material-fusion propulsion engines to slowly push the Earth out of the original orbit. It takes 20 years to reach the Jupiter, which its massive gravity should serve as the sling for the frozen Earth to accelerate through. Yet things go very wrong in that faithful day, when Earth is passing the Jupiter. The protagonist, Liu Qi (nicknamed Hu Kou, kind of an inside joke of Chinese), is a young machinist of heavy trucks. He smuggles some special instant inflatable bubble capsules to the local thugs, in exchange of special suits to go outside of the underground bunker. He brings his little sister along for her favor of stealing his grandpa's truck key. After slipping through the thugs' chasing they get into an elevator to the surface. Outside they are awed to see the huge structure called "earth engine", which is only one of the 10,000. They find the special truck their grandpa drives and use the stolen key card to drive it. Just when the joy ride is almost over, they are caught and thrown into jail. Their grandpa comes and tries to bride the jail warden, only gets thrown into the same cell as Liu Qi's. Meanwhile on a space station called "The Navigator", their father, Liu Pei Qiang, is getting ready to return to earth. It is his last shift, and it's exactly the same day the Earth is supposed to glide past the Jupiter and accelerate to achieve the necessary speed of flying out of the solar system. Suddenly Jupiter's gravity becomes irregular and the Earth has a huge tremor. Many earth engine go offline, and the underground cities are crushed or drown by lava. Liu Qi, his sister and the grandpa escaped the prison with a cellmate called Tim. Grandpa drive his heavy truck and narrowly escapes death. In the space station, the main computer AI, called MOSS, warns everyone that the space station will go into low energy mode, and they should go back to their sleeping bay. Liu Pei Qiang, the father, calls the grandpa and is surprised to learn that they are in a truck together. He directs the truck to the nearest bunker. After that he goes to his quarter and prepare to hibernate. The truck is intercepted by a team of elite Chinese soldiers. They need the truck to tow a precious cargo called "lighter core", which can be used to ignite earth engines. The grandpa is not happy but has to obey their order. The father calls again and request the captain of the team to let them go into a bunker, for that the captain promises they will let everyone go except the grandpa for his job of driving. After some time, the grandpa drives them to Shanghai, where the huge tremor has torn open a long gap, showing the old city covered by ice. As the truck goes into the gap, the grandpa tell stories about his memories in the city. (A deleted scene shows thousands of people frozen solid in the ice, revealing the sister's origin. She is among the few survivors of that disaster.) A second tremor hit and cliffs on both sides of the gap start collapsing. Everyone has to abandon their vehicles to go into the tallest building of Shanghai. In the effort of escaping the team loses a soldier, and the grandpa dies when the tall building collapses. Liu Qi blames his death on the captain, and refuses to continue. The elite team carries the lighter core themselves and march toward the earth engine in Hangzhou, while Liu Qi, his sister and Tim go their way back toward their home. In the space station, just after the hibernation program starts, Liu Pei Qiang, the father, learns from MOSS that the grandpa's truck is missing, the ground has a new round of chaos, and the AI is preparing to leave Earth behind. He struggles to break the circuits inside the bay and gets out from it. MOSS the AI wakes up other members in his team, trying to rectify the situation, but the Russian teammate, Markarov, decides to help him instead. They open a hatch closest to the control center and flies out into the vacuum. To reach the control center, Markarov sacrifices himself and pushes Liu toward a moving arm. Liu gets hold of the exterior of the control center and gets in by overriding a hatch's control. On the earth, Liu Qi, the son, and his companions finds a crashed plane with a truck intact. Inside that truck, they meet the sole survivor, a crazy genius, Li, who told them that the Jupiter's gravity is sucking Earth's atmosphere to such a degree that the air is too thin to even fly the plane, thus the crash. He asks them to rescue a torque engine (bigger earth engine) in Sulaweisi in the equator. The truck is their last chance to turn back and go home, yet Liu Qi decides to rescue the earth engine in Hangzhou first. In the space station, Liu PeiQiang, the father, gets into the computer room and tries to override MOSS, yet the AI informs him that it is merely carrying out orders authorized by the Unite Earth Government. The ship Navigator contains all the necessary DNA and materials to start the civilization in a distant planet. So even if the Earth fell into Jupiter, the human race will continue. Outside of Hangzhou, the elite team finds out that the whole city is lost to the lava. The earth engine there is damaged beyond repairing. A teammate died from the bitter cold. They have a fight about whether to continue the mission. A female soldier shoots at the lighter core and breaks it. The captain almost kills her for it. Just when they are all desperate, the truck driven by Liu Qi shows up, and they now have a new mission: escort the other lighter core inside the truck to Sulaweisi. When they finally almost reach Sulaweisi, some other teams has successfully repaired the engines before them. However, the reading shows that the Earth is still heading toward Jupiter. All the engines' force combined cannot make Earth escape the gravity well of Jupiter. In the space station, after MOSS explains to Liu that all the rescue missions are actually useless, it opens a channel to the Earth and broadcast to everyone that they have only 7 days, until the earth get torn apart. Listening the bad news, the genius Li cries that they actually have only one day to live, while the air of the earth being sucked by Jupiter at that rate. Watching the tremendous Jupiter looming over his head, Liu Qi suddenly has an idea: Earth's oxygen mixed with Jupiter's Hydrogen can be ignited and generate a big boom. Li agrees with him, so he develops a new plan to rescue the Earth: Liu and Tim drive the truck to deliver the lighter core; elite soldiers push a giant igniter pin, Li and another tech will go to the control room, and Liu's sister and the female soldier will go to the communication room. The plan suffers major setbacks: the core is delivered but machine is stuck, soldiers have too little manpower to push the pin, Li's program is uploaded but freeze at 99%, Liu's sister's call for help get no response. She suddenly realizes that she can make an emergency call to the space station and ask for Liu PeiQiang's help. Liu receive the call, but MOSS tells him that someone else already had this idea, and the successful chance is zero, but he still calls the UEG and pleas for authorization. UEG only agrees to broadcast the sister's message to all remaining rescuers. Liu's sister cries and beg for the hope to save Earth. Many rescuers return and help the soldiers pushing the giant pin. Liu Qi, the son, finally get the machine unstuck, then they drive the truck running away from the engine. Everything is ready except the launch program. The tech is badly hurt by falling rocks, but he manages to put the right cable in the socket. The program finally get uploaded 100%. The genius Li starts the program, right after Liu's truck barely makes it outside. The torque engine (the bigger earth engine) shoot a straight red light toward the giant eye of the Jupiter, but the power cannot reach the ignition area. It is short by 5000km. The father, Liu PeiQiang, remembers that the Navigator has 30,000 tons of fuel, which should generate a 5000km of flame if ignited. The AI, MOSS, tries to stop him but fails. Liu burns the computer and manually drives the space station toward the red light. Before the space station is destroyed by the red light, the two Liu have a final conversation. The father repeats that when you look at the Jupiter, you will see me. The son looks up at the huge red eye above and see his father's ship turns into a fire ball. Jupiter's atmosphere is burning. A gigantic impact wave is coming. People scramble to get into the underground bunker. Liu Qi find his sister with Tim, but the elevator is broken. The genius Li advises them to hide under the torque engine, which they complies, but before they can reach the engine, the impact wave arrives and destroys the truck they are riding, throwing them out. Tim holds on a pipe, but Liu sees his sister dropping down so he falls toward her. In the air he catches her and deploys an instant bubble capsule, which saves both of their lives. Liu's helmet is broken by the fall. The cold air is killing him. The last glimpse he catches tells him that the Earth survives the ordeal, then he closes his eyes... Time jumps to three years later. Earth goes on. Liu Qi becomes a junior driver. Everyone respects him and smiles at him. Their journey will continue in the next movie, perhaps. The first one is already good enough.

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‘The Wandering Earth’ Review: Planetary Disaster Goes Global

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“The Wandering Earth,” directed by Frant Gwo, arrived with stratospheric anticipation . Described as China’s first space blockbuster, it is already a hit in its home country and, on a more limited scale, in the United States, where it opened earlier this month. It certainly proves that the Chinese film industry can hold its own at the multiplex: It is just as awash in murky computer imagery, stupefying exposition and manipulative sentimentality as the average Hollywood tentpole.

Although the film is based on a story by Liu Cixin, it draws on a barely digested stew of planetary-cataclysm movies, with the eco-catastrophe and invasion films of Roland Emmerich serving as the most obvious spiritual guides. (Even a Chinese New Year setting correlates to the July 4 timing of Emmerich’s “Independence Day.”)

In this case, the disaster — the first one, anyway — is that the sun is going to engulf the planet, so the multilingual United Earth Government has concocted a plan to send Earth out of the solar system using 10,000 propulsive engines, with Jupiter’s gravity providing the final oomph. But a slightly incorrect trajectory could cause a collision and end civilization, a crisis that is well underway. (Humans live in underground cities, having survived by lottery, and Earth’s surface is frozen.)

Those affected include all of humanity, but in particular a brash young man (Qu Chuxiao) raised by his grandfather (Ng Man-tat) after his father (Wu Jing) left to help navigate from an international space station controlled by a heartless HAL-esque computer. As the calamities — earthquakes, rescues, communication failures and a last-minute celestial chemistry experiment — compound, the only shock of the new is that it’s the same as the old.

The Wandering Earth Not rated. In Mandarin, English, Russian, French, Japanese and Korean, with English subtitles. Running time: 2 hours 5 minutes.

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"The Wandering Earth" cured my winter depression. 

Seriously: on opening night, I happily joined a packed Times Square auditorium-full of moviegoers watching this science-fiction adventure, which stars a talented ensemble of of Mandarin-speaking actors trying to stop the Earth from crashing into Jupiter. I left the theater hoping that "The Wandering Earth"  would be one of this year's Chinese New Year's hits . It grossed $300 million in China during its opening week alone, a hopeful sign that we'll see more entertainment as assured as this.

The setup might seem familiar at first. Two teams of astronauts fight to save the Earth years after its leaders transformed it into a planet-sized spaceship to escape destruction by an overactive sun. The first team is a two-man skeleton crew: the square-jawed Peiqiang Liu ( Jing Wu ) and his Russian cosmonaut buddy Makarov ( Arkady Sharogradsky ). The other is a small exploratory group led by Peiqiang's feisty twentysomething son Qi Liu (Chuxio Qu) and his upbeat partner Duoduo Han (Jinmai Zhao). These factions respectively spend most of their time battling MOSS, an unhelpful computer in a remote space station; and exploring an ice-covered Earth in stolen all-terrain vehicles (some of which bring to mind "Total Recall," specifically the tank-sized drill-cars).

But while director Frant Gwo and his writing team blend Cixin Liu's source novel with elements from American-made sci-fi disaster films—including " Armageddon ," " The Day After Tomorrow ," and "Sunshine"—they synthesize them in a visually dynamic, emotionally engaging way that sets the project apart from its Western cousins, and marks it as a great and uniquely Chinese science fiction film.

For one thing, rather than build the tale around a lone hero ringed by supporting players, "The Wandering Earth" distributes bravery generously amid an ensemble that includes action hero Wu; rising stars Qu and Zhao; and comedy institution Man-Tat Ng, who plays a grey-bearded spaceman named Zi'ang Ha. The script, credited to a team of six, never valorizes a singular chest-puffing hero, nor does it scapegoat a mustache-twirling antagonist (not even MOSS, the sentient, HAL-9000-style computer program in the space station). 

The teamwork theme is cross-generational, too. Both Peiqiang and Ng (formerly the straight man to film comedy superstar  Stephen Chow ) are treated with reverence because they're older, and are therefore presumed to have more experience and stronger moral fiber. The veterans work well with the film's younger astronauts, whose optimism makes them as brazen as they are idealistic. 

This apolitical blockbuster about a post-climate-change disaster extends its belief in teamwork to the rest of the international community. The movie is filled with narrative diversions that reassure viewers that no single country's leaders are smarter, more responsible, or more capable than the rest—except, of course, for the Chinese.

Second, "The Wandering Earth" looks better than most American special-effects spectaculars because it gives you breathing space to admire landscape shots of a dystopian Earth that suggest old fashioned matte-paintings on steroids. Although Gwo and his team realized their expensive-looking vision with the help of a handful of visual effects studios, including the  Weta Workshop , they have somehow blended their many influences in bold, stylish ways that only Hollywood filmmakers like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg have previously managed.  

Third, the film's creators breathe new life into hackneyed tropes. Gwo and his team take a little extra time to show off the laser beams, steering wheels, and hydraulic joints on their space cars and exoskeleton suits, to make the gear seem unique. And the storytelling goes extra mile to show viewers the emotional stress and natural obstacles that the characters must overcome while solving scientifically credible dilemmas (all vetted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences). This movie may not be the next " 2001: A Space Odyssey ," but it's everything "2010: The Year We Make Contact" should have been (and I like "2010," a lot).

A week after seeing "The Wandering Earth," I'm still marveling at how good it is. I can't think of another recent computer-graphics-driven blockbuster that left me feeling this giddy because of its creators' can-do spirit and consummate attention to detail. The future is here, and it is nerve-wracking, gorgeous, and Chinese.

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Director Frant Gwo and star Wu Jing headline China’s first sci-fi hit, 'The Wandering Earth.'

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Remember when everyone sat around their radios, eagerly awaiting news that the president had rallied the troops and the Americans were coming to save us in  Independence Day  — eager listeners that included the same British army that gave the world the SAS, the badasses all special forces aspire to? How everyone beyond American borders giggled at that. Times have changed, and the savior cap has been placed on China in director Frant Gwo’s  The Wandering Earth , the US$650 million box office juggernaut that’s taken the PRC by storm and vindicated the industry by earning a Netflix release.

In fairness,  Independence Day  was simply one in a long line of genre actioners (anything by Michael Bay,  Saving Private Ryan ) that made the USA the hero, and so, perhaps with an eye toward a global release, the rah-rah jingoism expected from  The Wandering Earth  simply isn’t there (Old Glory is, however, conspicuously absent from patches on crew uniforms and space gear). More to (former) SARFT standards, the film presents a collective, global effort that appeals to our better natures, values heritage and respects authority. There’s no time travel — that’s still verboten — but the general positivity of the nearly conflict-free world of the story — there are bigger fish to fry after all — is likely what’s garnered the pic its respectable buzz.

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Of course, as with any dollop of sci-fi foolery, there are ludicrous leaps in logic — and physics — that will grate on the nerves of non-nerds but which could get a pass from genre fans in the mood for a bit of old-fashioned space opera. The Wandering Earth drops the ball narratively: The story is nigh on incomprehensible and the “hero” is egregiously irritating, doing nothing to earn his big emotional third-act moment, but there’s enough here to earn the film a healthy amount of downloads and likely its share of special presentations on the festival circuit. Soft-selling the propaganda helps.

Based on a story by Hugo-winning hard sci-fi writer Liu Cixin ( The Three-Body Problem ), Wandering Earth  has just enough real science in it to make anyone with a basic understanding of gravity roll their eyes but brush it off in order to enjoy the bigger picture, which also rolls in some hoary family drama and a heaping helping of redemption via personal sacrifice. In the near future, our sun very unexpectedly heads toward a red giant stage and will engulf the Earth and the solar system in roughly a century. The world mobilizes and the United Earth Government begins plans to — wait for it — install engines on the Equator (!), stop the globe’s spin (!!) and head off to Alpha Centauri (!!!) to carry on life at a new star. As you do. There are three parts to this plan, and the first involves astronaut Liu Peiqiang ( Wolf Warrior ’s Wu Jing) going to work on a new space station that’s going to act as a sort of tugboat for the planet. Or something. He leaves his young son Qi behind in the care of his father, Han Ziang (Hong Kong comedy veteran Ng Man-tat).

Things go as planned, and 17 years later with everyone living in giant underground,  Blade Runner -esque cities, Qi (Qu Chuxiao) is a rebellious, resentful young man, furious with his father for “lying” to him about returning after his mission and killing his mother. Whatever, kid. One day deciding he wants to go outside, he breaks his adoptive little sister Han Duoduo (Zhao Jinmai, whose role is to be a girl) out of school to join him. Naturally, it’s at this point a mechanical malfunction ends with Earth getting caught in Jupiter’s gravity well, with imminent doom in 36 hours. Cue heroics, led by Liu, wrestling with deadly computer MOSS on the space station and Wang Lei (Li Guangjie,  Drug War ) on the ground. Wang is rescuing either a lost repair crew, a broken underground city engine or the main thruster at Sulawesi. It’s all very murky.

The Wandering Earth  is derivative of nearly everything that’s come before it: Aside from  Blade Runner , there are whiffs of Snowpiercer ,  Sunshine ,  Predator  (seriously),  Interstellar ,  2012 , anything that featured a super-smart, murderous supercomputer (Mother, HAL, Proteus IV) and  Star Wars , with a transport truck subbing for the Millennium Falcon on a final run on the warp core. But it doesn’t really matter, because once you get past the ridiculous central conceit and all the info dumps, the film is a sturdy romp with several cool set pieces of the frozen world, some stellar interpretations of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and a pleasantly hopeful, humanitarian message. Some of the dodgier CGI may work better compressed on television screens and look less like game cut scenes, but the effects work by Weta Workshop, Pixomondo, Digital Domain and an army of other houses is mostly sharp, with the broken-down space aesthetic serving the story well.

The visuals prove crucial, as Qi makes for a weak central character. Other than Wu, Li, Ng and a jovial turn by Arkady Sharogradsky as Liu’s station mate, the characters and performances are thin archetypes that often make little sense even within the pic’s own context. There’s a despondent soldier type (a woman, of course), an obnoxious Australian-Chinese comic relief coward who comes through in the end, a meek scientist who sacrifices himself executing his own plan, etc, etc. But Qi is the most glaring problem. His misplaced whining is matched in stupidity only by the script’s insistence that he’s morally right at key story points. He’s not, and it makes getting invested in the character difficult.

However, the movie appears to be accomplishing what Zhang Yimou’s considerably higher-profile  The Great Wall  could not in winning over global audiences. Gwo maintain a laser focus on his core audience, and so keeps the story, such as it is, honest: This is ultimately a very Confucian tale of an honorable father, his bitter but ultimately understanding son and the two acting for the greater good on the path to healing.  The Wandering Earth  knows what it is and stays true to that.

Production company: China Film Group U.S. Distributor: Netflix Cast: Gu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Ng Man-tat, Zhao Jinmai, Wu Jing, Qu Jingjing Director: Frant Gwo Screenwriters: Gong Geer, Yan Dongxu, Frant Gwo, Ye Junce, Yang Zhixue, Wu Yi, Ye Ruchang, based on a story by Liu Cixin Producer: Gong Geer Executive producer: Liu Cixin Director of photography: Michael Liu Production designer: Ann Gao Costume designer: Cody Gillies Editor: Cheung Ka-fai Music: Roc Chen, Tao Liu World sales: China Film Group

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Book Comes to Life: The Wandering Earth

“The Wandering Earth” is a thought-provoking science fiction masterpiece that originated as a novel written by Liu Cixin . It has captivated readers around the world with its imaginative storyline and intricate characters. The book’s immense popularity led to its adaptation into a movie directed by Frant Gwo. In this article, we will delve into the differences between the book and the movie, exploring various aspects such as the plot, characters, and memorable quotes.

Summary of the book

In the book version of “The Wandering Earth,” humanity faces an existential threat as the sun begins to expand. To save themselves, humans decide to transform the Earth into a giant spaceship, embarking on a perilous journey to find a new home in the depths of space. The story follows the Liu family, particularly Liu Peiqiang and his son Liu Qi, as they navigate the challenges of this epic adventure. Along the way, they encounter unexpected dangers, meet remarkable individuals, and strive to ensure the survival of humanity.

Summary of the movie

The movie adaptation of “The Wandering Earth” stays true to the core concept of the book but introduces some significant changes. Set in the year 2500, the story revolves around the desperate attempts of humanity to save Earth from being swallowed by Jupiter. In the movie, the focus shifts from the Liu family to a group of astronauts who brave the dangers of space to ignite Jupiter’s core and alter its gravitational pull. The film showcases stunning visuals and intense action sequences, providing a thrilling cinematic experience.

When and where the story takes place – film locations

The book and the movie share the same futuristic setting. They take place in a world where Earth has become a massive spaceship, traveling through the cosmos. While the book does not explicitly mention specific locations, the movie was primarily filmed in China . The stunning visuals captured on location, such as the Gobi Desert and Harbin Ice City, contribute to the movie’s immersive atmosphere. The use of real-world settings adds a sense of authenticity to the story, allowing viewers to connect more deeply with the narrative.

Characters and their roles in the story

The characters play a crucial role in both the book and the movie adaptation of “The Wandering Earth.” In the book, Liu Peiqiang is a key figure, a skilled astronaut who becomes one of the leaders in the mission to save Earth. His son, Liu Qi, also plays a significant role, showcasing bravery and determination beyond his years. In the movie, the focus shifts to a group of astronauts, including Liu Qi, who face various challenges during their mission to save Earth. The characters in both the book and the movie exemplify the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Memorable quotes from the book and movie

Both the book and the movie of “The Wandering Earth” contain memorable quotes that resonate with readers and viewers alike. One notable quote from the book is, “In the vast universe, the only constant is change.” This line encapsulates the theme of adaptation and survival that runs throughout the story. In the movie, a powerful quote is, “The Earth has given birth to us, and now it’s time for us to save her.” This quote highlights the deep connection between humanity and the planet we call home.

Exploring the soundtrack by Roc Chen

Roc Chen’s mesmerizing soundtrack adds an extra layer of depth to the movie adaptation of “The Wandering Earth.” The music perfectly complements the scenes, enhancing the emotions and tension conveyed on screen. From sweeping orchestral arrangements to haunting melodies, the soundtrack captures the grandeur and intimacy of the story. Listening to the soundtrack alone can transport you to the vastness of space and evoke the same sense of wonder experienced while watching the movie.

Curiosities and hidden details in “The Wandering Earth”

“The Wandering Earth” is replete with curiosities and hidden details that enrich the reading and viewing experience. Both the book and the movie contain subtle nods to scientific principles and cultural references. For instance, in the book, there is a mention of the “Three-Body” problem, which alludes to Liu Cixin’s other acclaimed work, “The Three-Body Problem.” Additionally, keen-eyed viewers may notice Easter eggs in the movie, such as a cameo appearance by Liu Cixin himself. These intriguing details add another layer of enjoyment for fans of the story.

Tips for cosplay and dressing up as Liu Peiqiang and Liu Qi

If you’re a fan of “The Wandering Earth” and wish to immerse yourself in the world of the story, cosplay is an excellent way to do so. To dress up as Liu Peiqiang, consider wearing a futuristic astronaut suit with customized patches and insignias. Add accessories like a prop helmet and gloves to complete the look. For Liu Qi, a more casual yet practical outfit would be suitable. A jacket with multiple pockets, cargo pants, and sturdy boots can help you channel his adventurous spirit. Don’t forget to pay attention to details, such as replicating their hairstyles and carrying props that are relevant to their roles.

Biography of Liu Cixin and his top 5 works

Liu Cixin, the mastermind behind “The Wandering Earth,” is a renowned Chinese author who has made a significant impact on the science fiction genre. Born in 1963, Liu Cixin started writing in the 1990s and has since gained international acclaim. In addition to “The Wandering Earth,” his other notable works include “The Three-Body Problem,” “The Dark Forest,” “Death’s End,” “Ball Lightning,” and “The Supernova Era.” Liu Cixin’s unique blend of scientific accuracy and philosophical insights has captivated readers worldwide, making him one of the most influential science fiction authors of our time.

List and description of 5 other media adaptations by Frant Gwo

Frant Gwo, the director of the movie adaptation of “The Wandering Earth,” has helmed several other notable projects. Here are five other media adaptations directed by Frant Gwo:

• “My Old Classmate” (2014): A romantic drama that explores the complexities of relationships and the nostalgia of youth.
• “The Eight Hundred” (2019): Based on true events, this war film follows the defense of the Si Hang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai in 1937.
• “The Dreaming Man” (2022): An upcoming science fiction film that delves into the world of dreams and the power of the human mind.
• “The Rescue” (2020): A thrilling action film centered around a Chinese Coast Guard rescue team.
• “The Battle at Lake Changjin” (2021): Based on the Chinese Civil War, this epic war film depicts the crucial Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

Frant Gwo’s diverse portfolio showcases his versatility as a director, tackling different genres and subject matters with skill and vision.

10 similar movies to “The Wandering Earth”

If you enjoyed “The Wandering Earth” and are looking for similar movies that explore the vastness of space and humanity’s struggle for survival, here are ten recommendations:

• “Interstellar” (2014): Directed by Christopher Nolan, this thought-provoking film follows a group of astronauts who embark on a journey through a wormhole to find a new habitable planet.
• “Gravity” (2013): Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, this intense thriller depicts the harrowing experiences of two astronauts stranded in space.
• “The Martian” (2015): Based on the novel by Andy Weir , this film portrays the resilience of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his quest for survival.
• “Sunshine” (2007): Directed by Danny Boyle, this sci-fi thriller explores a team’s mission to reignite the dying sun and save humanity from extinction.
• “Snowpiercer” (2013): Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this film follows the remnants of humanity aboard a perpetually moving train as they struggle with social inequality.
• “Elysium” (2013): In a dystopian future, this movie showcases the disparity between the wealthy, who reside on a luxurious space habitat, and the impoverished left on a decaying Earth.
• “Oblivion” (2013): Starring Tom Cruise, this visually stunning film reveals the truth behind a post-apocalyptic Earth and the lingering remnants of humanity.
• “Arrival” (2016): A linguist is tasked with deciphering the language of extraterrestrial visitors in this thought-provoking and emotionally charged film.
• “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014): Tom Cruise stars in this action-packed movie where a soldier finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving a battle against an alien invasion.
• “Children of Men” (2006): Set in a future where humanity faces infertility, this film explores the last hope for the survival of the human race.

These movies offer compelling narratives, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking themes that will resonate with fans of “The Wandering Earth.”

List and description of 5 other works by Liu Cixin

Liu Cixin’s literary contributions extend beyond “The Wandering Earth.” Here are five other notable works by Liu Cixin:

• “The Three-Body Problem” (2006): The first book in a highly acclaimed trilogy, it follows humanity’s response to an alien invasion and delves into the complexities of science and philosophy.
• “The Dark Forest” (2008): The second installment in the trilogy, this book explores the strategies employed by humanity to defend against the impending invasion.
• “Death’s End” (2010): The concluding book in the trilogy, it delves into the consequences of humanity’s decisions and the fate of the universe itself.
• “Ball Lightning” (2004): This standalone novel delves into the mysteries of ball lightning and its potential as a weapon.
• “The Supernova Era” (2003): Set in a world where all adults suddenly die due to a cosmic event, this novel explores how children must take on the responsibility of rebuilding society.

Liu Cixin’s works offer profound philosophical insights, masterful storytelling, and a unique blend of science and fiction that continues to captivate readers worldwide.

Book club questions for “The Wandering Earth”

If you’re part of a book club discussing “The Wandering Earth,” here are a few thought-provoking questions to stimulate your discussions:

• How does the transformation of Earth into a spaceship symbolize humanity’s adaptability and resilience in the face of a catastrophic event?
• Discuss the role of family and the relationships between characters in the book. How do these bonds shape the narrative and contribute to the characters’ motivations?
• Liu Cixin is known for his incorporation of scientific principles in his works. Identify instances where scientific concepts are integrated into the story and discuss their significance.
• What social and political themes can be identified in “The Wandering Earth”? How do these themes resonate with our present-day society?
• The book explores humanity’s relationship with Earth and the consequences of our actions. How does this theme manifest in the story, and what messages can we draw from it?

These questions can serve as a starting point for engaging discussions and deeper exploration of the themes and ideas presented in “The Wandering Earth.”

List of 10 similar novels with plot similarities to “The Wandering Earth”

If you are craving more science fiction novels with plot similarities to “The Wandering Earth,” here is a list of ten recommendations:

• “Red Mars” by Kim Stanley Robinson
• “The Long Earth” by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter
• “Children of Time” by Adrian Tchaikovsky
• “Aurora” by Kim Stanley Robinson
• “The Expanse” series by James S.A. Corey
• “2312” by Kim Stanley Robinson
• “Leviathan Wakes” by James S.A. Corey
• “Foundation” by Isaac Asimov
• “The City in the Middle of the Night” by Charlie Jane Anders
• “Dune” by Frank Herbert

These novels offer a diverse range of narratives, exploring themes of space exploration, humanity’s survival, and the consequences of our actions.

Parent guide for “The Wandering Earth”

If you are a parent considering introducing your child to “The Wandering Earth,” it is essential to be mindful of the age appropriateness and the content of the book or movie. Both the book and the movie contain intense scenes and perilous situations that may be unsuitable for younger viewers. The movie, in particular, has action sequences and visual effects that could be overwhelming for some children. It is advisable to preview the material and assess your child’s comfort with such content before deciding to watch or read “The Wandering Earth” together.

Buying guide and gift ideas for fans of “The Wandering Earth”

If you or someone you know is a fan of “The Wandering Earth,” here are some buying guide and gift ideas to celebrate the story:

• Book or Movie: Consider purchasing a copy of the book or the movie adaptation as a gift. This allows fans to delve deeper into the story or relive the cinematic experience.
• Soundtrack: The soundtrack by Roc Chen is a mesmerizing accompaniment to the movie. Gifting the soundtrack provides fans with an immersive audio experience.
• Collectibles: Look for collectibles such as action figures, posters, or replicas of key props from the movie. These items make great additions to any fan’s collection.
• Cosplay Accessories: Help fans bring their favorite characters to life by gifting cosplay accessories such as helmets, gloves, or patches inspired by the movie.
• Fan Art: Commission or purchase fan art inspired by “The Wandering Earth.” This unique and personal gift showcases the talent and creativity of artists within the fandom.

“The Wandering Earth” is a captivating story that has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. Whether you prefer the immersive experience of the book or the visual spectacle of the movie, both versions offer a journey through space and time that explores the resilience of humanity.

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