Detective Dee: The Lost Gold
Detective Dee: The Lost Gold

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Detective Dee: The Lost Gold

2018
Movie
102 min
Mandarin

A murder and gold theft case leads Di Renjie to a deeper conspiracy when traces of Blood Vine, the Pink Butterfly and the Tree Demon are found at the crime scene. Dee is pestered by Shen Jun Yao, a flower girl, and runs into Jiang Hanshuang, a female officer who is investigating the murder of the Tree Demon and the gold theft.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Tsui HarkGenres: Action, Mystery, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the Tang Dynasty, Detective Dee is summoned to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances and supernatural occurrences plaguing a remote village. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful ancient artifact and a ruthless force seeking to control it. Dee must use his intellect and combat skills to unravel the truth before the village is consumed by darkness and chaos.

Critical Reception

Detective Dee: The Lost Gold received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Tsui Hark's distinctive visual style, intricate action sequences, and the film's blend of fantasy and mystery elements. While some found the plot to be occasionally convoluted, the overall consensus was that it delivered an entertaining and visually spectacular installment in the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with elaborate set pieces and CGI.

  • Features dynamic and well-choreographed martial arts action.

  • The plot can be complex, but the mystery elements are engaging.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's impressive visuals and exciting action, though some noted that the intricate plot required close attention.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a long-running franchise based on the fictional detective Dee Renjie, a historical figure who served as a magistrate and counselor during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang.

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