Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

It was through random circumstance that i even found this film but i am so glad i did, without knowing much of anything about it i sat and watched what is definitely a gem of a film for anyone who likes their fantasy with a good bit of comedy, and after finding out the director is Stephen Chow it makes even more sense as perhaps one of my fave films of all time is Kung Fu Hustle and this film has that same kind of quirky humor that makes Chows films brilliant!I will admit things move...a little bit janky at times and suddenly it can be full speed ahead but for me personally it just makes me with this had been a series instead, as it also left me wanting to know more about Chows world of mermaids..in particular it made me REALLY wish there was more about the elder Mermaids past.The wacky comedy mixed with a honest serious message makes it a great film that akin to the story it gains its inspiration from will only get better with age, then again these kinds of film are my bread and butter so i may be a little biased.It doesn't kick Kung Foo Hustle off the top of my movie list but it's definitely one i will remember and recommend to others!

I very like to see thisSome argue that Stephen uses a lots of old jokes and routines in this movie that makes it a little bit weak on the script. However, I think it's one of his best. He doesn't make as many dirty jokes as usual, but you can really learn his philosophy through this two-hours movie and have a very good laugh at the same time.

I hardly write reviews and I was never a Stephan Chow fan even when I was growing up in Asia. But this film impressed me a lot, especially when I was very disappointed with the quality of many Chinese films in the last few years. The Chinese films now have more budget, but a lot of them have no soul. And sadly, some Chinese directors who I used to admire are now making rubbish.This film is very refreshing. It is rare to find a film that is funny, well made, but at the same time makes you reflect on the environmental problem. It does not do it in a way that lectures you, but rather you came to that awareness among the laughter. That is very valuable, which is why I gave it a 10!

One of the most visible traits from Stephen Chow is his lead female is always quirky and far from generic beauty, thus the mermaid here is definitely not your average princess. The style of mixing comedy and drama is incredibly and bizarrely compelling, often depicting light nuance and then jarring grim tone hand-in-hand. However, it works perfectly for the drama as well as delivering its eco-friendly message with approachable means.Liu Xuan (Chao Deng) is a businessman who ruins environment for profit, little did he know that a group of mermaid is hell bent on stopping him. It's a rather simple build up, although the simplicity is strikingly presentable. This is a love story that is littered with silly antics in expense of its own characters. It's nicely done without being too cheesy and having good female lead Yun Lin as Shan who is adorably unlike supermodel can be uniquely charming.The comedy is spot-on, as expected from Stephen Chow. His signature stupid series of unfortunate events are ridiculously infectious and effective in delivering laughter. Those wanting classic slapstick from Shaolin Soccer or Kung Fu Hustle will not be disappointed. Its transition from comedy to drama and even slight horror can be jarring, but no one does it better than Stephen Chow. The mixed tone plays smoothly, sometimes having sad and funny moments at the same scene.Unfortunately, it's not without flaws. Its usage of CGI can be sketchy, Chinese film has a certain juvenile style of CG, which might fit some movies theme, but here it is often poorly done. Still, the movie plays its nature premise pretty well, using it as subplot and also an integral part of the movie.The unique fairy tale is attractive in its own way, with slapstick humor and oddly riveting drama.