In this sarcastic comedy about current society, real Chinese stars Huang Bo as Ma Jin, Shu Qi as Shanshan, and Baoqiang Wang as Xiao Wang were a delight to watch!
The film gets off to a great start with amazing special effects during a powerful storm. The many characters are well-developed and stand out from one another. Though each character has clear advantages and disadvantages, their existence in the wild reveals their true selves. The compelling character developments that significantly influence the plot make the storyline less engaging than it is. The movie strikes the ideal balance between a serious survival adventure, some societal commentary on human selfishness, and some lighter parts like a situational comedy and romance.
A few small issues also exist with the Island. The middle part of the film is repetitious and occasionally veers into fantasy rather than sticking to the realistic survival narrative approach. It is at least twenty minutes too lengthy. Because there are extra sequences both during and after the credits, the movie's ending also seems rushed. The audience would have found a better editing of this picture to be far more intense.
Good enough as it is for a family night with snacks! We had a spicy duck neck!
