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Painted Skin: The Resurrection
画皮2
2012 131 min China 18+
★6.8
Drama, Fantasy
Director: Wuershan
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Description
According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).
US Gross:
$50,425
Worldwide:
$103.13M
Starring
Xun Zhou
Actor
Wei Zhao
Actor
Kun Chen
Actor
Awards
11 wins & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
Painted Skin: The Resurrection is widely praised for its lavish, high-fantasy aesthetics and deep thematic exploration of folklore. While the slow-burn narrative and traditional pacing style may alienate some viewers, those who appreciate romantic dramas find it to be a rich and rewarding visual experience.
| Production | The film features stunning, high-production visual design characterized by elaborate costumes and immersive, folklore-inspired scenery. | |
| Acting | The performances, particularly from the leads playing the princess and the demon, provide a strong emotional anchor for the fantasy narrative. | |
| Score | The score effectively balances delicate, atmospheric lullabies with impactful battle sounds, enhancing the film's immersive quality. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, slow-moving plot rewards patient viewers with profound thematic depth, but may be perceived as tedious by others. | |
| Screenplay | The simple, fairy-tale plot structure leads to disagreement, with some viewing it as a poetic exploration of love and transformation, while others find it thin or baffling. |