The 2010 movie by Jackie Chan is set in China during the warring states period. A fifty-something Liang soldier captures a Wei general in the hope of collecting a reward once the war is over. The movie is good. Jackie Chan is cutting down on his action scenes as he grows older but that doesn't stop one from enjoying the movie. The acting is good, the ending is perfect and the bear's entrance stole the show. I highly recommend it.
See? As a friend of mine once said about Colin Morgan of Merlin fame, "Thank you for your face." Don't get me wrong. This is not meant to take away from acting ability. I'm saying: In addition to great acting and singing, there's plenty of eye candy on the screen!
However, this is not a review of the movie. There are plenty of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and other sites.
I'm only interested in whether it is realistically possible for the captured general--played by Wang Leehom who is described as a superstar all over the net-- to look so hot even though he is a hostage, has been rolling about in the mud and dirt under the sun for days, is bruised and cut, and has clearly not been moisturizing, shaving or bathing?! On the contrary, the mud and dirt, tastefully smeared over his chiseled face, only serves to further enhance his good looks!
A few examples:
And my favorites:
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See? As a friend of mine once said about Colin Morgan of Merlin fame, "Thank you for your face." Don't get me wrong. This is not meant to take away from acting ability. I'm saying: In addition to great acting and singing, there's plenty of eye candy on the screen!
As a side note on an earlier post where I commented on unbidden yaoiness that emerges occasionally in my mind: This movie was one of those occasions (eg. the scene before the bear). These occasions seem to happen quite often. *sigh* I need help!
Current Mood: Very, Very Satisfied!
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