Chao ji de wo

I'm far from an expert on Chinese cinema, but I've seen a bit - but I've never seen anything quite like this. It started off interesting, stayed that way fo a while, and finished off even better.

I found it very good!

Great special effects, very entertaining

I really liked how that Chinese girl in the bar sang, just a brief appearance, but beautiful voice

there is a scene that is close to that of Bruce Almighty, when Jim Carrey discovers that he has the powers of God

the script takes some unnecessary twists and turns at the end, but they did a great job anyway.

This movie has a beautiful production (be it locations, designs, sets etc.) and a great execution and development of a story. If you've seen the trailer (reason why you are interested), then you have all you need to know going in. It's a good movie, an entertaining watch, and it is well done!

The script reminded me of the movie Limitless, where there's growth to "power" for a man that sank to his lowest point. I believe the lead started as a writer as well?

Anyway, this movie feels much smoother, and goes different places. Therefore, it is distinct enough for any fan of similar storytelling.

Some movies are JUST about getting from point A to point B. But this photoplay provides a very interesting ending and framing. I'm still wrapping my head around it, reasons that make me think it could be letdown for some (explaining it's lower score). But to me, it adds an additional layer to an already entertaining movie that works as a nice bow to a finely wrapped gift. I'm sure, after that reading more on the concept of Id/Ego/Super Ego, a second watch or an analysis will yield many details incorporated during early scenes that will elevate the story telling even more.

As of writing these last sentences of my review, I still think I quite liked it and would gladly recommend it. I'll ponder on it some more, and maybe I'll like it even more.

It's more than "Give it a shot", somewhere near "Must-see". Plot is attractive and amazing. It's nothing like I have seen before. I can also vouch for special effects. The recent Chinese movies like "Special Me" or "Space Sweepers" are promising for sci-fi or fantasy seekers in the future.

I cannot understand the harsh criticism from people. When there is a limited selection of movies during the COVID-19 pandemic, these are gems. If you are a fantasy/sci-fi enthusiast, you will certainly like it.

Screenwriters make the movies & the creative process is still a mystery.

Barton Fink comes to mind as another of those process/wierd slice of life about a screen writer movies.

This has a much more fantastical element in it. THe premise about a "dream guardian" is an interesting point. How many times have you awoken holding that treasure from the dream & it just evaporates as full consciousness returns.

I like the imagery of the fish in the bowl & later of the fish all alone in the huge tank by itself. Several themes running through this flic & musing on the ideas with repeated viewings seems worthwhile imo.

Curious about the bad guys saying they are checks to 'correct' your world view & how violence will always shadow existence like breathing needed worth checking out. Be interesting to see Nightmare on elm street see how much this has taken from it in a back to back session.