The Mermaid
The Mermaid
R | 19 February 2016 (USA)
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A playboy business tycoon, Liu Xuan, purchases the Green Gulf, a wildlife reserve, for a sea reclamation project, and uses sonar technology to get rid of the sea life in the area. Unknown to him, the Green Gulf is the home of merpeople, and the sonar has caused many of them to succumb to illness or die. Xuan's business ventures in the area are threatened when he crosses paths with the mermaid, Shan, who is sent to avenge her people.

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win2888asia

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.

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zommoland

Probably this is not a masterpiece of Stephen Chow's but I liked this plot. It is a simple movie . But genius Stephen Chow proved his talent by making it an excellent . Of course it was not as funny as Shaolin Soccer but it holds an excellent message which touched my heart . Only Chow can do send message through comedy . This movie made me laugh , made me sad and made me amazed . The legend Stephen Chow narrated the whole story in his own way and I admired it . If it was not Stephen Chow the whole movie would feel simply boring . But Chow showed his talent . Hat's off Chow. You are the best .

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kobir37

Over all, I liked this movie.I rarely watch Chinese movie. I actually watched this one because of its box office.The movie is definitely a good comedy. You will laugh a lot and sometimes it will be difficult to stop! Specially the scene in the police station.But the special effect & visual graphics is very weak what will annoy you. Not to mention the underwater scene(s).Story is not that deep but you cant complain because its a comedy movie.But you will definitely be entertained.

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pcqgod

'Mermaid,' the new offering from director Stephen Chow is a breezy fantasy romantic comedy in which a group of mer-people (the sub-titles only refer to them as "Mermaids," even though some are clearly men) decide the only way to save their lives is to assassinate the mega-tycoon behind the exploitation and destruction of their undersea home. They teach one of their young, erm, school-members, how to walk like a human (sort of) in order to turn her into a honey-pot trap for the tycoon, and the plot is off and running. This movie features some hilarious slapstick comedy as you would expect from this director, some beautiful visuals, sets and locations, and not an especially subtle pro-conservation/anti-whaling message. However, it's still fun enough that you don't feel you are being preached at the whole time, at least.

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