Tsui Hask's action fantasy mythos "Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings" stars Mark Chao, Feng Shaofeng, Lin Gengxin, Ethan Juan, Ma Sichun and Carina Lau. This international indie comes courtesy of WellGo USA Entertainment, and is a full blown megashow of extravaganza in fantastical form.
A bold and exciting new entry into the smash hit wuxia fantasy franchise from master action director Tsui Hark, "Detective Dee:The Four Heavenly Kings" sees the detective embroiled in his most difficult case yet. Accused of wrongdoing by Empress Wu, Detective Dee must defend himself against this formidable foe, all while investigating a crime wave that has engulfed the city, marked by strange and seemingly supernatural occurrences.
The story is a complex, multi-character excerise in episodic storytelling. Thre is a full-bodied saga that unfolds in "The Four Heavenly Kings" that offers rich, creative characters drawing on layered back story that, although implied for a lot of the characters, very much recognizable and clear. The main cast give stellar performances potraying what has to be as fascinating a mythos as Disney's fairytale collection.
The special effects are extravagant, over-the-top displays that show a strong desire to "one up" Hollywood, and to a degree Bollywood" , producing a true to score blockbuster experience. I have to say that Tsui pulls it off marvelously. Obviously money wasn't a concern. Think ABC's 'Once Upon A Time' meets -well- Hong Kong! Overall "Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings" is a beautifully filmed fantasy tale of mythical mastery. (4/5)
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