Legend of Meng Po Review (2024) — 89% Celluloid Score
Directed by Pengxin Yi · 2024 ·
Legend of Meng Po (2024) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (97%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
- IMDb users score it 9.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy pick
Not ideal for
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Is Legend of Meng Po worth watching?
Yes — Legend of Meng Po earns a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Legend of Meng Po — a major Leon Lai film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Legend of Meng Po about?
Meng Waner was originally the daughter of the Emperor of Heaven. She fell in love with Shi Tu, one of the ten ancient generals, and was demoted to the human world. However, she still wanted to be with Shi Tu, and finally gave up her obsession and became Po Meng. Meng Waner went from simply pursuing her own love to finally making Meng Po soup for all sentient beings at Naihe Bridge to relieve the suffering of all sentient beings. She experienced a huge transformation from the small self to the big self, which made her let go of her own knot and was willing to sacrifice herself for others. Selfless dedication realizes the true value of life
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