Review of A Chinese Tall Story (2005) by Naoya K — 17 Aug 2009

So imperfect, but so powerful. I can say so many complaints about this film, but still I can say more words of praise. It uses the characters of "Journey to the West," but is a completely original story.

It is like a hot pot in which everything possible is put. It does not have elaborate plot like same director's "Chinese Odyssey," but eccentricity is much more. I don't like they meaninglessly put scenes of parody of Hollywood films, but poor CG animation can be pardoned.

Nicholas Tse is getting cooler and cooler these days after he cuts off his long hair - the types of the role he can play gets broader, too. Undoubtedly he's gonna be one of the best actors in Hong Kong.

Charlene's ugly make-up was really ugly, and it's kinda too long you need to see it, but her cuteness stands out, as the director intends, after she take it off. Jeffrey Lau is definitely a creator worth to track.