The story follows William (Matt Damon) and Tovar (Pedro Pascal), two European mercenaries who travel to China in search of "black powder" (gunpowder). After being captured by a secret military sect known as the Nameless Order, they find themselves caught in the middle of a war for the survival of the human race. Cast and Direction

3.5/5 — impressive aesthetics and action; flawed storytelling and cultural awkwardness.