Review of Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) by Arianna J — 25 Aug 2015

An Asian movie with a happy ending! This is a rare gem indeed! I loved it!

This review of Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) was written by Arianna J on 25 Aug 2015.

Painted Skin: The Resurrection has generally received mixed reviews.

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80% graphics, super slow and over dramatic. First one is definitely better with more substance. Still enjoyed Vicki Zhao's performance though…

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By Bao M (9) on 20 Oct 2012

PS2 impresses me visually, but the story is mere crap. The brilliant acting and good chemistry between characters help a little, though…

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