Painted Skin (2008)
Painted Skin (2008) 6/10
Although the story itself is quite campy, this film is surprisingly entertaining and works because lead actress Zhou Xun is mesmerizing onscreen. The CGI though is quite amateurish and the film has the old 80s HK horror-fantasy feel to it. The rest of the cast is passable but unremarkable. Donnie Yen can’t emote, but that is to be expected, although he doesn’t really have much opportunity to show off his action moves. I must however say that Vicki Zhao looks damn creepy in her White hair makeup. Overall, entertaining but forgettable effort.
