User reviews

As long as you can ignore early slapstick moments and some illogical plot holes, you'll be entertained by Giddens Ko's signature romantic drama with unique touch of fantasy, horror and thriller. Hands down to Kai, Gingle, Vivian who tied all the emotional strings handily.

This film is like Taiwan version of Along with the Gods, but more simpler. I can see the visuals, and the editing is OK. I don't understand why the director included the joke during a touching scene, it totally ruined my emotions.

The story is terrible. The creativity does not compensate the bad storytelling. Ko cannot balance the storyline of the afterworld and the love story, it feels like there are so many to express but completely loses its focus. However, I can say the leads are great in this film.

While staying interesting and never boring, Till We Meet Again's rushed narrative only makes it feels more like a summary than a feature film with a complete arc. As result, the film suffers greatly from underdeveloped characters and undercooked plot points. The genre-changing is also a tad abrupt instead of organic. The premise probably will be fleshed out better as a series instead of a film.

Alan, the main character, is struck by lighting, leading him to the underworld, where he figures his past lives and meet Pinky. With him in danger of being an animal on his next life, he decides to apply as a god of love (partnered with Pinky).

The story provokes the concept of life and death, delving deep into various topics of Chinese Mythology. Concept wise, Allan's dedication and sacrificing nature aches my heart, especially with his neverending pursuit towards Xiaomi, the love of his life. He continues protecting her even afterlife, oblivious to Pinky's blooming love towards him. Though Xiaomi was able to let go of him on the ending, we arrive on the sweet ending of Pinky and Allan meeting again, but as children with no memories of one another.

The main issue with this movie is its pacing. There are a lot of scenes that doesn't make sense, unless you overanalyze it, or perhaps know a thing or two on Chinese Mythology. Despite its issue, it was able to give an emotional resolution for the problem, explaining the past despite its ragged pack of scenes.

Another issue is its romance. I believe they're trying to force the two (Allan and Pinky) of them together, but it really does not work lol. Allan's character is written with love + Xiaomi all over again, its obvious. The ending was its last push to make it seem... less forceful.

Despite the movie's flaw, it's great nonetheless. Still one of my favorite movies due to its concepts. I am a sucker for reincarnation stuff lol.

The god who unites people in love matching. The fantasy CGI is really cool with great story line. It is a touching story as my love to you will never change in a million year with the amazing theme song Red Scarf by WeiBird. Favour the lift scene with joyful music and dance.

The movie was advertised as fantasy romantic and I was getting confused after watching the trailer about what expecting. However the thematic afterlife and good review convinced me to watch it.

At the end I was bluffed, this movie has it all.

• Great romance (we got some tears off)
• Has a fantasy, spirits part
• Plot is wonderfully written, you feel sometimes a bit lost, which is what a plot should be. Make you impossible to guess the end. But you will get it all at the end.

• Actors play well
• On top of that, there is high level chinese philosophy even Buddhist/Indu behind the story about reincarnation, afterlife, life, karma, power of the heart and love, animals-human connection and power of metaphysics energies.

This movie is unique, a must watch.

You could call this a romantic film but you can also call it a fantasy. Either way, it's a great one and a nice try for Taiwanese film. I have watched the director's and the two protagonists' films from You are the Apple of my eyes, our times. Both of them are typical, touching teenager love stories,this one reaches out to the afterlife and reincarnation,a recreation of the another world. And it also includes some vulgar and erotic jokes, just like the director's first and signature one. All in all, it's moving, refreshing, genuine and a good one.

This was definitely not simply a romance genre. It has a little bit of horror in it, and incorporated many references to urban legends, which was pretty well done (if you are raised in Asian culture you made not get them). Story was unique with some nice twists. The acting was nice, the chemistry between actors were great. Hubby and I definitely cried to the movie. Nice theme song. Highly recommend. Fun fact: this movie was the author's tribute to his dog.

Boring, childish and nonsense. Save yourself some precious time from movie like this and make optimum use of your limited life. Plz stop lower the bar of Taiwan production.

This was a complete rollercoaster.

This is the kind of movie that leaves you lingering feelings after you have watched it, it will stay for a while in your mind ( and heart) thinking about love and sacrifice and how to enjoy life and every moment you have because experiences are precious.

The fact that is so fast paced but yet everything was so well executed is just brilliant.

Had me crying so many times I was in shock. It has everything, the humorous scenes, action, the sweet sweet love story, heartbreak and tenderness.

Amazing special effects as well, the photography of this film and all the details and style are really cool.

Go and watch it! And thank me later.

Despite the title (a.k.a God of Love). Trailer, theme song and synopsis trying to depict this as a romantic movie, IT IS NOT!

There is a parallel plotline about some demon from hell trying to seek revenge. This plotline plays out like a loud, horror movie with a lot of special effects and takes up HALF of the screen time.

Because of this jarring mix of genres, nothing is particularly believable, and many scenes and dialogues felt tacked on. When I got to the point of the movie where a character tries to have sex with an exhaust pipe of a motorcycle (yes it really did happen), I stop caring about how the rest of the story will unfold.

I felt cheated. This is my worst movie of 2021.

Yue Lao is by absolutely no means perfect, nor can it even be considered well filmed, well scripted or even well acted, but I am absolutely in love with it. There are definitely some awkward moments earlier in the film, but as the film goes on you realize its tremendous world building. It's so rare to see a Chinese fantasy film's world created in such a manner, and that is kudos to Nine Knives. Combined with what Taiwanese film makers are best at, love stories, the film is an instant classic. The film also has taken so much from other genres, from traditional horrors, Wuxia, etc, it's just such a rare and enjoyable experience.

The benchmark for Chinese fantasy films. It integrates a lot of elements, but it still handles it very well. The two main lines represent love and hate. Every move is the attachment to obsession. There is no right or wrong, only letting go or not.