These smaller projects allow for diverse stories a chance to swim. Not every studio has Disney or Sony money to throw at a film, that doesn't mean it is not worth being told.

It is clear from the moment it begins that this is low-budget production.

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The powers held by each character are somewhat unique, especially the Chinese zodiac shape-shifter. It is a fantasy, action adventure isekai style story that despite its low budget packs enough fantastical elements to make it interesting. Heroes of the Golden Mask is based on John Wilson’s 2018 YA novel, which in turn was inspired by the Bronze Masks of Sanxingdui unearthed by archaeologists in Sichuan, China back in 1986. Once in Sanxingdui, Charlie must learn to be part of a team, use magic, and trust in his new friends all before Kunyi manages to destroy everything and steal the Jade Blade. Charlie agrees to join Li, at first only to escape the gangster Rizzo (Christopher Plummer). Reluctantly she seeks out a new member for the Golden Mask and discovers Charlie (Kiefer O’Reilly), an orphan living on the streets in America who has turned to crime in order to survive. King Yufu (King Lau) orders Li to use a magical portal and find a replacement for her father. But Li and her friends Zhu (Osric Chau), Zuma (Zeus Mendoza), and Aesop (Patton Oswalt) won't be enough. A fantastical story grounded by real world events, Heroes of the Golden Mask is an action adventure movie that packs in enough big fights and creative elements to keep young viewers entertained.Īfter Li's (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) father, Golden Mask team leader Jiahao (Byron Mann), is killed in a battle with Kunyi (Ron Perlman), Li must figure out to stop this evil from overtaking the kingdom of Sanxingdui.

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