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Recommend if you're a sucker for Xinxia and Wuxia
I watched this before watching ALP, and I must say I liked this one better. First of all, the series is pretty good as an example of the genre as a whole, but if you asked me if this is a genre-defining watch or an extraordinary piece of work, then I would without hesitation say NO.
The story is interesting enough to catch your attention; the fight scenes are acceptable, but of course, the CGI, or whatever that is, is the worst aspect of this show. I especially liked the part where the FL puts the ML's attendant(?) in her place; that part was gratifying. The music (soundtrack) was fitting and used when it was required, and I especically liked it.
Zhao Lusi's acting was pretty good (dialogue delivery, facial expressions, body language, etc.), but not particularly moving. I don't know the names of any of the other actors in the show, but their performance was not anything that would be worthy of praise.
Other than the CGI, the one thing that I hated about this show was the secondary couple getting together at the end. It made no sense and seemed like just a way to tie up all the loose ends. Sacrifice has to mean something; there must be some level of visible love for the SML's actions to make sense, although, sure, he could have done that for her just because she was just such a good friend and followed him everywhere, pining for him for GOD knows how long.
For me, a rating of 8 means something I would recommend, and I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to enjoy 40 episodes of creativity and masterfully crafted fun.
The story is interesting enough to catch your attention; the fight scenes are acceptable, but of course, the CGI, or whatever that is, is the worst aspect of this show. I especially liked the part where the FL puts the ML's attendant(?) in her place; that part was gratifying. The music (soundtrack) was fitting and used when it was required, and I especically liked it.
Zhao Lusi's acting was pretty good (dialogue delivery, facial expressions, body language, etc.), but not particularly moving. I don't know the names of any of the other actors in the show, but their performance was not anything that would be worthy of praise.
Other than the CGI, the one thing that I hated about this show was the secondary couple getting together at the end. It made no sense and seemed like just a way to tie up all the loose ends. Sacrifice has to mean something; there must be some level of visible love for the SML's actions to make sense, although, sure, he could have done that for her just because she was just such a good friend and followed him everywhere, pining for him for GOD knows how long.
For me, a rating of 8 means something I would recommend, and I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to enjoy 40 episodes of creativity and masterfully crafted fun.
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