Common criticisms include "unpolished CGI," a plot that feels unevenly split between two storylines, and humor that some find too childish. Review: The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang (2019)
When young girls begin disappearing from a local village, Pu Songling teams up with a clumsy lawman, Yan Fei (Austin Lin), to investigate.
The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang (2019) is a vibrant, CGI-heavy Chinese historical fantasy comedy directed by Vash (Yan Jia) that offers a whimsical departure for legendary martial arts icon . Released as a family-friendly blockbuster during the Chinese New Year, the film blends folklore, magic, and slapstick humor into a colorful spectacle. Core Premise & Characters
The investigation leads to a tragic love story between a demon, Nie Xiaoqian (Elane Zhong), and a man, Ning Caichen (Ethan Juan), adding an emotional layer to the high-energy action. A Visual & Stylistic Shift
The film has received mixed reviews, often sitting around a rating on critic sites like Sino-Cinema and Rotten Tomatoes .
Pu Songling lives as a poor scribe who traps malevolent beasts in a magical book and keeps a motley crew of friendly monsters as his assistants.
Much of the combat is "wire-fu" assisted by digital effects. One notable sequence features Jackie fighting a mirror demon that splits his body between different surfaces.
Jackie Chan's "effortless, impish charm" continues to shine, and the romantic tragedy is surprisingly effective for some viewers.