Legend of the Naga Pearls by Lei Yang (2017)
Yang Lei is the director of the 2017 Chinese fantasy-adventure movie Legend of the Naga Pearls. Darren Wang, Crystal Zhang, Sheng Guansen, and Xing Yu are the movie's stars. Although humans and monsters cohabit in the world where the narrative is set, there is much hostility between the two races. Heroes who are tasked with defending the pearl from the warlord's goons make up the core cast of the movie. A human warrior, a snake princess, and a half-monster thief are among the gang, and they must all work together to put aside their differences and save the world.
Highlights of the movie include the dramatic chase scenes and high-flying martial arts. With elaborate sets, costumes, and computer-generated imagery (CGI) employed to create a rich and bright universe, the movie's graphics are also outstanding.
Live action and computer-generated imagery (CGI) are combined in the movie to create the fantasy world where the monsters live. The movie was a financial hit, earning more than $52 million in China's theaters.
Critics gave Legend of the Naga Pearls mixed reviews, praising its action scenes and aesthetics while criticizing its story and character development. However, the movie garnered favorable reviews from most viewers, and it has since developed a cult following.
Detailed information
- Director: Lei Yang
- Writers: Tan Cheung, Zhaoqing Xu
- Release Date: August 11, 2017
- Duration: 1h 48m
- Link to Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6288650/
