Review of Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) by Alexa V — 08 Oct 2012

I started watching this with tinted glass since in general, reviews for the "sequel" seem not to fare as well as its predecessor. I am glad to say that I actually loved this more! The visual effects are stunning and tastefully executed, accompanied by the brilliant acting of Zhou Xun and Zhao Wei.

The interaction between the ladies is a pleasure to watch. I usually don't like Zhao Wei but her character in this movie is well-developed. And boy, how I love her golden mask and the beautiful costumes.

Perhaps the love between Huo Xin and Princess Jing came across as cliche, but the way it was portrayed still managed to touch a hardened heart. The scene where Huo approached Jing to stop her from eating a human heart along with his confession and self-blinding action did it for me.

In short, this is a movie that presents a visual feast with arthouse elegance that leaves you wanting for more.