This movie is not your average run-of-the-mills big budget heavy CG'ed boring plot movie that is so typical of Chinese production over the past few years. It is a very special movie, that walks a fine line between comedy, satire, suspense and mystery. And the director shows strong composure in keeping everything in balance while moving the plot along that fine line, which is not easy at all.
The plot is smart, albeit maybe a little unrealistic (but it's a movie!) The acting is good, the movie started off as a comedy but I was involved in all the characters and quite moved towards the end.
Sure the movie is not without its flaws, but overall it was entertaining, it was moving, and it is not predictable. And to top it all off, it is brave given the political situation in China to make a movie with this message. I was quite pleasantly surprised and entertained by this flick, well done.
The plot is smart, albeit maybe a little unrealistic (but it's a movie!) The acting is good, the movie started off as a comedy but I was involved in all the characters and quite moved towards the end.
Sure the movie is not without its flaws, but overall it was entertaining, it was moving, and it is not predictable. And to top it all off, it is brave given the political situation in China to make a movie with this message. I was quite pleasantly surprised and entertained by this flick, well done.