Smiles all around for Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

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Hmm, has anyone watched part 1 with Andy Lau? I’m not a movie person so I’ll leave it up to you guys to spread the word of mouth once you see this production in theaters on September 28th! Since the film is shot in stereoscopic 3D by Huayi Brothers Media, the quality must be amazing. If writing fails, you know you can shut off your brains and enjoy the technology and pretty people onscreen. Well, one might encounter the issue of “Where to look?” Korean actor, Kim Bum, will make his Chinese film debut as the scholar who romances the beautiful courtesan, played by Angelababy. Portraying the lead role is Mark Zhao, replacing Andy’s character as the young Detective Dee. Loosely, the premise revolves around the dangerous sea monster that has caused chaos in the Imperial Capital.

It’s directed by Tsui Hark, who has done The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) among many others.

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