2
Surprisingly watchable — once you get past the rocky start.
I went into this movie not expecting much, and the beginning kind of confirmed that — chaotic monster fights, people shouting, no real context, and a truly terrible background score. But hey, the CGI? Surprisingly solid.
Then the story picks up. It gets intriguing, layered, and suddenly I cared.
Wang Duo, who was supposed to be a support character, totally stole the show. Not only was he in a main role, but he played two characters — and did it well. Honestly impressive.
Deng Lun’s character was emotionally complex, carrying a lot of emotional baggage, and his development was well-written.
The romance was tender, beautifully told, and thankfully no forced kiss scenes — which would’ve completely ruined the vibe.
On the flip side, I’ve never been a fan of Mark Chao, and unfortunately, I couldn’t connect with his character at all.
BUT… let’s be real. Half-naked Deng Lun and Wang Duo in a cat fight? Absolute gold. 🐍🔥 That alone made it worth the watch.
Oh, and the BGM? Still not great, but it graduated from “painful” to “passable.”
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