"What were they trying to keep out?"
Mongolians.
That's all.
This is not a historical film. Yes, the wall was built to keep enemies out (tho for other reasons too), and Mongolians were an enemy. But this is a fantasy film, featuring giant monsters of yet unkown origin. Perhaps directed to attack the wall by Mongolians, but we don't know the why of it yet. Just enjoy what looks to be a fun & entertaining movie. Just go w/ it. It'll feel good.
shareThey was trying to keep out Chuck Norris.
shareThey're gonna need a bigger wall....
shareWhy's that? Because he's an old has been who was taught the ancient art of ASIAN MARTIAL arts and made a goddamn career out of it? LOL. You guys are hilarious.
shareIf it isn't the white hating racist. Don't you have anything better to do.
shareAm I lying? How many whites have profited from martial arts? Asian martial arts changed Hollywood forever, yet we're relegated to secondary/tertiary roles. Never has there ever been an Asian American male lead / hero who saves the day and gets the girl. EVER. There are 17 million Asian Americans in this country.
Didn't you read the link I posted from Business Insider? I can't be racist against whites. Nothing I say here will impact your quality of life. It won't prevent you from getting a job, housing or getting a promotion. You can literally turn off your computer and go about your life without giving me a second thought. I on the other hand can't escape racist whites. I can't turn on the internet, TV, see a movie or read a book without seeing jabs taken at Asians. What's more, I see it playing out in real life. Do you understand? Of course you don't, because you're a privileged white. You're so ignorant it's comical. Your arrogance is stunning.