Director: Siu-Tung Ching
Year: 2011
Plot: "Action director Ching Siu-Tung helms this fantasy film based on an old Chinese legend about an herbalist who falls in love with a thousand-year-old White Snake disguised as a woman. Jet Li stars as a sorcerer who discovers her true identity and battles to save the man's soul."
I actually watching this movie about a week or so ago, but homework has gotten in the way of writing a review. As such, this review might not be as specific as those that I write right after viewing the movie. I bought this from a little stand in the Mall of America, because my store was closed down (F.Y.E). Because of the place I got it, the subtitles were a little interesting. They weren't hard to understand, but they were so light sometimes, the white would disappear into scenery and clothes.
Anyway, that has nothing to do with the movie itself. n.n Though I have seen quite a bit of complaints about this movie, I really enjoyed it. It wasn't the best because I do admit some of the flaws it faces. This movie has a lot of CGI, and it wasn't exactly on par with some of the movies that come out in the US. This fact really doesn't bother me though as Asian movies don't usually us CGI as much, so it makes sense that they haven't exactly perfected everything. Many parts of the movie were still very well done despite the usual CGI problems. The only reason I had even a little problem with it is that it did take away from some of the fight scenes.
I really like the story of the movie though. It does come from a legend so it really has a fairytale feel to it, just with more fighting than most of us are used to. n.n I found that some people also had a problem with Jet Li's character in the movie because he is kind of mean towards the demons. I actually enjoyed his character. Sure, he is kind of mean to the snake lady, but he is a monk who fights demons. In general cases, it is usually not a good thing to trust any demon, even if they play nice. I also have to say that the end really made the movie and especially Jet Li's character.
I would definitely suggest this movie to those who enjoy a variety of Asian movies. I do not think this is one for those knew to Asian movies or culture. I had to explain a few things to my mother, but she did understand the basic story because it falls pretty inline with some of our own tales. Also, I really only wanted to see this movie because I love Jet Li. I think Neng Ren is my favorite character though. n.n
