Plot: Zekun is torn between the attention of two women. One a favorite of his mother, the other the love of his life. Yuzhen is hoping to find love in Taiwan, whilst Yunfen is expecting a child with an army general. They all board the Taiping, a ship destined for Taiwan, but which has a much grimmer fate.
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February 28, 2016
The second part of Woo's romantic epic, which in itself consists of two very distinct parts. The first 90 minutes are spent on drama and romance, the final 30 see a more action-packed finale. It's not an illogical setup, but drama and romance aren't Woo's strong points, so the balance is a little off.
The performances are fine, and the finale does help with the overall focus, but there's some subpar CG that takes the edge off. Not uncommon for a Chinese blockbuster from the 2010s, but annoying nonetheless. It's still a proper film, with some lovely scenes and a few impressive moments, but there are a few too many defects for it to be a Woo classic.