Movie Digest
The opening scene of this fantasy film features Li Xiu Yuan, the main character, coming across a white dragon in the midst of nowhere. The white dragon crashes on land after being hurt where his soul unintentionally enters Li Xiu Yuan’s body. Despite the fact that they share the same body, the polar opposite Jiao and human souls will switch places when they come into contact with water. Li Xiu Yuan, a pedantic scholar who is entirely unaware of this fact, continues his journey to Beijing to accomplish his goal of entering the imperial city. He happens to meet a dragon hunter, San Sheng, on his way, who is quite determined to be the best dragon hunter out there. San Sheng soon realizes Li Xiu Yuan and his identity; after deeply knowing the situation of Li Xiu Yuan, she agrees to help him get the dragon out of his body. The necessity to find the dragon’s pearl, which is said to contain the dragon’s soul, leads them to the Demon’s subduing Pagoda. The film’s plot unexpectedly takes an exciting turn soon after they enter the Demon’s subduing Pagoda. Find out if the dragon successfully leaves Li Xiu Yuan’s body or if it will stay there forever.
The Feel Good part
It is a light-hearted, fun, no-brainer, fantasy movie. The rare practice of Chinese culture is revealed in the film. The film has realistic moves and action that captivates every viewer’s attention.
The Disappointing Factor
The movie is good for a one-time watch. While this movie doesn’t disappoint the viewer, the plot could have been more complex and it could have had a more intriguing and compelling ending. The gags also occasionally lacked naturalness.
In-Depth Analysis
This movie revolves around Li Xiu Yuan and the realization that his body has the soul of a white dragon living inside him and all the adventures that lead to his taking out. This movie gives you the perfect Chinese vibes. The movie involves the typical good and evil story, leaving us with a message that no matter what, kindness always wins. There are a lot of little takeaways from the movie. The VFX animation is spectacular to watch with the right soundtrack and music. The film is visually pleasing with a bit of drama, action, and laughter. The cinematography skills are strong and aesthetically pleasing. The scenes have captured the essence of Chinese locals and its streets in the best way possible. The settings were appropriate for the scenes depicted. The viewer also gets a glimpse of Chinese architecture through this movie. All these factors make this movie a fun family watch.
Star Power
The way the protagonist Li Xiu Yuan switches between two of his personalities throughout the movie is phenomenal. The antagonist Yin Ping Zhi played by Mou Feng Bin, and the supporting roles have performed well too.
Overall Opinion
This movie is a perfect watch for anyone looking for something that’s fun and action with an average plotline.
