Rotten
These showdowns feature spectacular, Lord of the Rings-style CGI settings, but not much in the way of thrills or terror.
Mark Jenkins, NPR
The Sorcerer and the White Snake
2011 · 1h 40m · PG-13
Action, Fantasy
Directed by
Tony Ching Siu-tung
Overview
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
31%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The clunky action mostly revolves around uninspired wire-fu choreography: Monks fly around while flailing their arms as hordes of CGI creatures gather around and then do nothing.
Simon Abrams, Village Voice
Rotten
A silly, derivative supernatural-action extravaganza that would have been better at a fraction of its f/x budget.
Justin Chang, Variety
Fresh
Fantastic visuals and non-stop action make for a spectacular, romantic Chinese CGI feast.
Deborah Young, Hollywood Reporter
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