Question 1

What hidden joke occurs when Will Sawyer and Zhao first meet?

Accepted Answer

Zhao replies to Sawyer's Mandarin greeting by asking in Mandarin, "Your Mandarin is quite good; how is your English?" without subtitles.

Question 2

What Chinese myth inspired the design of the skyscraper in the film?

Accepted Answer

The building is named for and designed after a myth about a boy who swallows a pearl and transforms into a dragon, with the tower resembling this dragon clutching the pearl.

Question 3

Which real-world architect consulted on the film's skyscraper design?

Accepted Answer

Architect Adrian Smith, who led work on Dubai's Burj Khalifa and Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, was brought in to consult during the writing process.

Question 4

What Hong Kong landmarks appear at the beginning of the movie?

Accepted Answer

The Pearl and Victoria Harbour are shown with the Bank of China Tower, Central Plaza, Two International Finance Centre, and International Commerce Centre—Hong Kong's four tallest skyscrapers.

Question 5

What was cut from the final film that appeared in the trailer?

Accepted Answer

Derogatory comments in the trailer about the lead character being a glorified security guard were not included in the final film.

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