It's really very difficult to imagine a movie that has its roots in two very different genres; romance and horror fantasy. But here we have a film that blends these two genres beautifully into a tale that is coherent and nonetheless fantastic to watch. Surely there are a lot of main characters (six to be exact) that will leave you dazzled for a moment, but i find myself transfixed on only two: Zhou Xun and Zhao Wei. Both of their characters represents conventional love notions, that of sacrificing for their loved one (played by Chen Kun), which provides the romance element here. Zhou captivates in a convincing portrayal of a fox demon longing for the love of one man whereas Zhao, hands in a credible performance as the quiet demure wife who is willing to sacrifice all for love. Wonderful visuals and a sentimental music accompliment completes this romantic-horror-fantasy movie that will (at the very least) leave you touched.

What I loved most: All

What I really hated: None

I highly recommend you watch this movie. This is movie i feel best after "Red Cliff. This movie touch, love story is so romantic. Story actually just simple but easy understand...anyway, this is movie you should watch!!!

What I loved most: nothing

What I really hated: the whole story,,,very unnatural and slow.....fall insleep if u watch the movie

the whole story is boring...and not the same as the original storyline-painted skin... this is a love story i guess but isn't good at all..I fall asleep few times in the cinema during the movie and the story still not end yet....

What I loved most: Having Zhou Xun acted as fox demon.

What I really hated: Donnie Yen acted a bit comical. He should be portraited as a brave hero and a sad lover.

This a movie about love. I normally give low grade for love story and don't feel they are interesting. The last love story that I felt touchy is the "Lake House" in 2006. The director should give more time and dialogue to develop the love relationship and feelings about the characters. The best actor is Zhou Xun. The worst actor is Qi Yuwu. Costume design is quite good. I would give the movie 3.8 stars while lake house has 4 stars.