Chao ji de wo

I think this movie was alright. The story was pretty good. It brushed upon some aspects of psychology and the causality effect of our choices. The characters aren't too bad and they could represent some typologies. Their thoughts, expressed through their speech, do offer us some hints of philosophy of life. And might even contain some small pearls of wisdom. I think it's worth a watch and an afterthought. Enjoy! :)

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.

This was quite an original film, the characters were good and kept you engrossed. The story was unique I haven't seen this dream types of films since inception or Freddie kruger. It was a very fantastical story which I enjoyed. Who wouldn't want to dream of gold and money. But there's always a price.

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.

At first we were intrigued. Then came the musical interlude... oh my god, this is not great. But then we decided to persevere. And we got intrigued. Again. Now sucked in to watching the end, we cluched the sofa in frustration for the nonsensical whimsy that brought us to the end.

Mild acting with good VFX. Unique storyline. Mix of laughs and frustration. Highly recommended.