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Painted Skin: The Resurrection

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2012 | 131 min | Drama, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $115 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wuershan

  • Zhou XunXiao Wei
  • Chen KunHuo Xin
  • Zhao WeiPrincess Jing
  • Yang MiQue'er
  • William FengPang Lang
  • Chen TingjiaQueen of Tianlang
  • Lenox LuKing of Tianlang
  • Kris PhillipsGrand Wizard
  • Gordon Liu Chia-hui
  • Li Bingyuan