So what movie’s latest to hit the mini shores of Singapore?
• First film to create a complete Eastern fantasy world
• Chinese “Lord of the Rings”
• Promote using an ensemble approach, not just limiting to the main cast
• Advanced CGI (computer-generated imagery) used to create the fantasy world
• From the same supernatural series 《聊斋志异》 and director as previously successful PAINTED SKIN 画皮 (2008)
All of the above, from this new, highly anticipated chinese movie called MURAL《画壁》(A Gordan Chan film starring Sun Li & Deng Chao) launching 13 Oct.
This period fantasy, action and romance film tells of three men who chance upon an enchanted world through a temple mural, and believe it to be paradise until the darker and uglier side of that world emerges. This is a story of love, vengefulness, and sacrifice.
It’s a very cute action, fantasy, romance movie about three men who enter a fantasy world that prohibits falling in love. And man this show is FULL of pretty ladies!!
Definitely a must-watch! I am not a fan of fantasy movies such as these plus it’s so “chinese” themed. So this really surprised me. :D
Check out the trailer here:
Here’s a sypnosis of the show if you are interested!
Young scholar named Zhu, accompanied by his servant, Hou, journeys to the capital to take the imperial examinations. Near an ancient temple, they clash with a swordsman named Meng but later befriend him thanks to the intervention of a monk. Inside the temple, Zhu discovers a mural of painted fairy maidens. To his delight, one of the maidens in the mural comes to life before his very eyes. Unable to resist her beauty, Zhu finds himself and his companions, Hou and Meng, embarking on an adventure as they are transported into the world of the mural.
On the surface, the magical fairy kingdom of the mural appears to an idyllic world where men can fulfill their dreams as long as they obey the rules of the Fairy Queen. Surrounded by a multitude of beauties, Hou and Meng, each meets his fantasy lover. Zhu, however, finds himself torn between two women. But this fantasy world is actually a trap where theirs souls will ultimately be lost. Oblivious to the danger, Zhu tries to appeal to the Fairy Queen with the power of love. Determined to prove that love is merely an illusion; the Fairy Queen decides to destroy the magical kingdom…
Also, check out the interview with director Gordon Chan on his perspective of the movie MURAL.
MURAL is coming to cinemas near you on 13 Oct 2011!
