Movie Digest
Rattan is a place built in a martial art world called Xi Wu Sect. They can control the dragons and provide safety to everyone. The ancient Torch Dragon is sealed at the Altar of Gods if this dragon wakes up every 27 years and causes calamities. Xu Mo and Mu Yu Han set on a mission to lock the Torch Dragon together but faced some problems on the way. Xu Mo gets hypnotized by the magic of illusion and kills the Master of the Sect. He serves punishment because of it, but Mu Yu Han lets him free, and he goes to the City of Nine Sins. There, he tries to find the real reasons behind the illusion with which he was affected. He gets some help from He Jiu Ku, is known for his exceptional swordsmanship, and goes to great lengths to find the truth. Senior Yan Shuo hates Xu Mo and tries to kill him to get with Mu Yu Ha. But in the end, they all work together to save Yu Ha.
The Feel-Good Part
The short yet cute romantic storyline will touch the audience’s hearts. The ending was bittersweet and hopeful and waiting for the next chapter. The plot is packed with a twist and turns that will surprise the viewers in every part. The acting of the cast is well enough to enjoy the movie. Every character had some back story and well-built arcs. The friendship bond between Xu Mo and Jiu Ku was authentic. It was entertaining and engaging throughout the movie with a fast-paced plotline.
The Disappointing Factor
The movie should have taken more time to create and introduce this world. The CGI parts could have been better in some scenes. This movie wasn’t as impactful as it was supposed to be because of its hasty ending. The grant built up for a fight against the Torch Dragon wasn’t paid off well enough and was wrapped up quickly. The swordfights throughout the movie were enjoyable but insufficient and unvaried. This movie had potential but lost its grant impact in some ways.
In-Depth Analysis
The movie is about the Xi Wu Sect. a group of trained martial artists who retain peace among the people. The Torch Dragon is sealed in the Altar of Gods and can only get free after every 27 years. General Zhen Long is a high-powered warrior who happens to be at an inn where Xu Mo and Yu Han were staying. After some altercations, later Xu Mo is found guilty of killing the Master and Father of Yu Han, but he doesn’t remember anything. To find the truth behind that night in the inn, he and the others travel to Jiuyou Village, where the Torch Dragon got sealed. Some fights, twists, and revelations, later they are faced against the Torch Dragon.
Star Power
Steve Lui plays the lead role of Xu Mo, known as the Inland Little Edison Chen, Osmond Zheng portrays He Jui Ku, and Connie Kang plays the role of Mu Yu Han in this movie.
Overall Opinion
The movie is well written, and the portrayal of each character has great significance to the storyline. Viewers interested in historical fantasies with dragons and swordfights should give the movie a chance. It can also be a good pick for beginners of this genre.
