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White Snake
白蛇：缘起
2019 99 min China G 12+
★7.0
Romance, Animation, Fantasy
Director: Amp Wong, Ji Zhao
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Description
One day a young woman named Blanca is saved by Xuan, a snake catcher from a nearby village. As they set off an a journey to discover her real identity, the pair develop feelings for each other.
Budget:
$11.94M
US Gross:
$34,730
Worldwide:
$62.1M
Starring
Zhe Zhang
Actor
Tianxiang Yang
Actor
Xiaoxi Tang
Actor
Awards
7 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
White Snake is a visually rich animated reimagining of a classic Chinese legend that blends folklore with fantasy action. While the film is praised for its immersive world-building and cultural resonance, it is criticized for a conventional screenplay and inconsistent animation quality.
| Culture | The film succeeds as a vibrant expansion of Chinese folklore, deeply rooted in Daoist philosophy and classic mythological themes. | |
| Production | The visual world-building creates an immersive experience through vivid depictions of nature, magical landscapes, and distinct character designs. | |
| Originality | The incorporation of elements reminiscent of Hollywood animation creates a tonal clash that occasionally disrupts the traditional mythological atmosphere. | |
| Direction | The animation quality is polarizing; while it features sumptuous and creative imagery, the technical execution is often described as uneven or crude. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a conventional narrative structure and predictable plot twists, which some find serviceable while others consider uninspired. |