What an embarrassment of a film. First, the talents of Song Jia, Ma Li and Eric Tsang are completely wasted. Second, the whole idea of the "fairy tale" falls flat when the movie moves at such a high pace that its almost impossible to keep up. Thirdly, the CGI. When more than 50% of any given frame is computer effects, and they look horrible, then there is no hope. Yet another disaster of a Chinese film. And this time they ruined the reputation of a well-loved story.
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