The Sorcerer and the White Snake

2011
5.8| 1h40m| PG-13| en
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.

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YouHeart I gave it a 7.5 out of 10
Console best movie i've ever seen.
filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Kinley This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
paulclaassen Although Jet Li is essentially the main actor, Raymond Lam steals the show (in my opinion) as herb picker Xu Xian. The beautiful Shengyi Huang is well cast as White Snake and the chemistry between Raymond and Shengyi is wonderful. This is a love story set against a fantasy action adventure backdrop, and the genres blend beautifully. The action is just as amazing as the love story. I did find some scenes to be a bit slapstick silly, but in general this CGI-heavy film was quite fascinating. The flood scene in the final act was truly awesome. I did find the ending a bit overuse of CGI to a point where I almost lost what was actually happening, but the love story portrayed by Raymond and Shengyi swiftly pulled me back to their reality and it was simply spectacular. This is a very imaginative film.
Miracles Happen This is a fantastic story which will lead you into a magic world inhabited by strange creatures where everything is possible. Some creatures can take human form but they are not human, yet, you will feel deep compassion for them. The actors did an excellent job and I truly enjoyed the humor in the movie which lightens up the very serious atmosphere. A must watch for those who love this genre!
Paige Bandera Overall, The Sorcerer and the White Snake was an enjoyable movie due its "forbidden love" theme. The romance between Susu, a snake demon, and Xu Xian, a mortal, was sweetly portrayed. Unfortunately, the movie follows the pattern of most forbidden love stories by ending in a way that is bittersweet at best. Love does not conquer all obstacles in this movie. Additionally, those who love fantasy and the supernatural will not be entirely disappointed. The movie has several types of supernatural beings; however, the portrayal of these beings may be disappointing to some. There is a lot of CGI that can be overwhelming. Less CGI and a little more imagination would have made the supernatural elements of the movie less cheesy. I do not typically watch movies for their action scenes so I have very little to say on that front. Perhaps the action lovers will watch this movie solely because Jet Li is in it. The movie does its best to cater to the romantics and those seeking a little more than just a love story. It is worth looking into, especially for those who enjoy romance.
Wen Ren An incredible story ruined by horrible directing and even poorer CGI. As an American filmmaker,seeing such lazy and over saturated CGI really ruins everything about the film. I really hope they redo this incredible Chinese folklore. The story deserves better. The acting was dismissible. It truly reminds me of China trying to do Hollywood. The ending was very much a soap opera. They even have the repeat flashbacks that checks in every now and then. The makeup was distracting. Jet Li was not used to his full potential. Once again. CGI ruined it! Stop being lazy China. I want to believe it will be the next Hollywood, but not like this. Please don't watch this one.

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