Drama Digest
There is a legend in recent years that an area of the sea got fully haunted by ghost ships. They are huge ships with layers parked in a secluded area filled with monsters and evil spirits. If anyone passes by this haunted area, they don’t return alive. Di Renjie got called upon by Jin Chatou, his father’s friend, to visit the surrounding area. His father comes along with him because the missing cases are increasing more and more. Di Renjie got betrothed for marriage to Jin Chatou’s daughter, Jin Yan Zi, who was not yet born. She is also after these dangerous monsters. This unexpected visit is also regarding their marriage. They both join forces to uncover the mystery behind the ghost ship. Through carefully planning their every move and cautiously following them, they unmask the real evil behind the legendary ghost ship.
The Feel-Good Part
The movie has well-articulated characters with distinctive qualities that complement the genre perfectly. The general concept of the story is entertaining and griping for the audience. Some unique elements were surprisingly good enough. The creepy back story of the ghost ship was well executed. The budding romance between Di Ren Jie and his fiance is wholesome and amusing even though it got overshadowed in the entire movie.
The Disappointing Factor
The acting from the leads wasn’t up to the mark, and the ending was far more predictable. The fight scenes and martial arts did have some impact but might seem more choreographed and unreal to the audience. The movie portrays an old-fashioned plot with the same standard visual effects that do nothing for the viewers. The whole film falls flat and dull in execution, even though it got good enough basic storylines. But the movie is easily forgettable as a whole.
In-Depth Analysis
A long-ago promised engagement between Di Ren Jie and Jin Yan Zi brings him to visit their village and get entangled with the legendary ghost ship monsters known for making people disappear. They all team up to bring down this evil, vicious beings as they seem to be under some spell that turns them into monstrous creatures. It is a heroic depiction of Di Ren Jie as he fights against the villainous beast with his newfound team.
Star Power
The movie got directed by Zhang Jing Song, with co-stars Shi Jun Zhe playing Di Ren Jie and Smile Wei portraying his fiancé Jin Yan Zi. Zhang Chun Zhong, Jackson Lu, Yin Ze Qiang, and Zhao Xiao Ming act as the supporting cast in the movie.
Overall Opinion
This film does not provide anything extraordinary but could still be an entertaining watch for people interested in historical investigative genres. This film is not for everyone but could be worth trying at your own risk. This film could be a decent pick for the beginners in Mandarin Language movies.
