The Great Wall

This film has an interesting story idea. The Great Wall of China was built not only to keep out marauding barbarians but also to keep out an army of monsters, called the Tao Tie, that attack every 60 years. This sets up for some huge battles and slick CGI which more or less what we get.

Matt Damon is very good as the 'hero' William with his comrade in arms Tovar played by Pedro Pascal. Their double act raises a few laughs but the real star of the show is Jing Tian who plays one of the commanders of the army's defending the wall. She is wonderful when barking orders as well as looking great in her specialist armour.

Without giving away too much I can say that William rises to the occasion and joins the fight to defend the wall but this puts him and his companion well nto the firing line of both sides.

Whilst the CGI battles are eye popping they do not really get going before they come to a halt, this is the films core problem in that it really never gets going. Its great to watch but dont expect anything to rival the battle for Helms Deep in Lord of the Rings.

Is it worth going to see at the cinema? I would wait till it comes out on DVD.