It took a long time for me to get emotionally attached to this drama (about 20 episodes), but it was well worth the wait. This is one of the most heart-wrenching, tear-jerking cdramas I've watched, sacrifice for the loved one being a main motivator for several characters. The love story between two of the four true gods is masterfully told, spanning over 60,000 years. I love how the characters grew - Bai Jue (played impressively by the gorgeous Xu Kai) from an "Ice Cube" to somebody who could love so deeply he would sacrifice his life for her, and Shang Gu (played by
Zhou Dong Yu) from a rather spoiled weak goddess to a formidable one in terms of physical, spiritual and moral strength. It was gripping to find out whether the main characters could overcome a doomed destiny.
12 Reviews
Amazing Pacing of the Story
minhajtheangel13 October 2021
The story is beautifully told and the CGI Comparing
to the other cdrama is quite adequate although it lacks a little in some places. You can truly feel every emotion with the character as the writers spend time developing them. But the primary emotion that strikes hard is grief and separation. The common theme in the show revolves around love and sacrifice, which is a beautiful message to convey especially if your protagonists are powerful Gods. Xu Kai charmingly potrays Bai Jue with sincerity and Truth, Zhou Dongyu perfectly captures the playfulness of a young person. Some other Notable performances that must be praised are Liu Xueyi and Jenny Zhang respectively. You will be hooked from the start and end up binge watching it within a day or two.
Highly recommended. the few drama that so touching
yinkwen21 February 2022
Is not just love between 2 lover or the main lead even though is a huge part of this drama. Is a very touching &highly recommended drama because it has great message and values in many of the characters. Love that one can destruct everything or ugly one poison with jealousy yet theres love that protect and give everything
not just between couples but the master disciple , master servant , father daughter love are all so beautiful, unconditional thats heart wrenching, not stupid but understandable & touching
Actors actress are superb acting, CGI, OST are good , i cant get over the theme songs.
It also shows character growth the young playful Chief God to the great leader that unites all, Icy Bai Que to the man able to express himself.
It also portray a great great message of power& responsibility. Power come with huge responsibility , everything is fair and will come around no matter how rich, high or low status quo, like Wu huan , Gu jun, Mu guang, Shang Gu , ZaoEr.
SG step up n never deny her responsibility in time of need, she did not blame fate or any1 A never grateful maid end up destroying all she ever had. GJ who stayed true n loyal it might not be agreeable the decision the ML acted alone but still understandable Overall is a beautiful drama, of the best Xanxia in par to great one like 10miles , pillow dream.
Actors actress are superb acting, CGI, OST are good , i cant get over the theme songs.
It also shows character growth the young playful Chief God to the great leader that unites all, Icy Bai Que to the man able to express himself.
It also portray a great great message of power& responsibility. Power come with huge responsibility , everything is fair and will come around no matter how rich, high or low status quo, like Wu huan , Gu jun, Mu guang, Shang Gu , ZaoEr.
SG step up n never deny her responsibility in time of need, she did not blame fate or any1 A never grateful maid end up destroying all she ever had. GJ who stayed true n loyal it might not be agreeable the decision the ML acted alone but still understandable Overall is a beautiful drama, of the best Xanxia in par to great one like 10miles , pillow dream.
I recommend everyone to watch this series, it's really great!
flyhigh-8244821 September 2021
I really enjoyed the series Ancient Love Poetry. The slot story is amazing, the CGI are beautiful, and the actors' acting are very good.
The story made me feel very touched about love story of Bai Jue and Shang Gu. He has secretly loved and protected her for 60,000 years. He just wants her to have a peaceful and happy life even though he has to accept many sacrifices.
The film also showed me Shang Gu's growth journey, from a mischievous, carefree God to a responsible person who knows how to protect the peace of the 3 worlds. Shang Gu's love for Bai Jue is very pure and very deep. Her simple dream is to be able to join Bai Jue every day to practice swords, drinking and fly kites. That love touched me because it was so simple, sweet and painful.
Xukai and Zhou Dongyu had impressive performances. I cried and laughed together with their stories. The actors really worked hard and made an effort to create an excellent work.
I recommend everyone to watch this series, it's really great!
The story made me feel very touched about love story of Bai Jue and Shang Gu. He has secretly loved and protected her for 60,000 years. He just wants her to have a peaceful and happy life even though he has to accept many sacrifices.
The film also showed me Shang Gu's growth journey, from a mischievous, carefree God to a responsible person who knows how to protect the peace of the 3 worlds. Shang Gu's love for Bai Jue is very pure and very deep. Her simple dream is to be able to join Bai Jue every day to practice swords, drinking and fly kites. That love touched me because it was so simple, sweet and painful.
Xukai and Zhou Dongyu had impressive performances. I cried and laughed together with their stories. The actors really worked hard and made an effort to create an excellent work.
I recommend everyone to watch this series, it's really great!
Best drama about love, sacrifice in this summer of 2021
nnytrinh26 September 2021
I am in the status of sinking into every details of the film because of the story, acting and graphics and vfx. Everything is beautiful and emotional though happy or sad thru the line. You will find out lots of details that tell you abt the love and sacrifice among Shang gu and male lead, the performance from the casts really stunt and touch your heart, you will not be regretted to spend time with this film.
Worth to enjoy!!
Worth to enjoy!!
my favorite movie of summer 2021
vthuanhai23 September 2021
This series is an obvious thing and i recommend everyone to see this series compulsory.Its an awesome story.
vsuneela3 July 2022
This story contains love,hate,happy,sad,struggles of love,hardship,angry,faith and all. This story begins with the chief God shanggu birth,three realms,True gods. The story line is marvellous,this story line gives an suspense feeling and everyone thinks to see this. The story is "A human gets problem means they pray for god's. But if,the gods gets problem what they will do?this is the story line and a deep love and hardship between the true God baijue and chief God shanggu.
everything close to perfection , acting, plot, CGI
qn_choi16 July 2022
Give it a try ! It has lots touching love & relationship (not just lovers but father daughter love , master disciple, tribe ppl)
Theme is simply love, responsibility and greater mankind. ML and FL are awesome actors, they bring the characters alive even though the FL is not super pretty, their acting , chemistry, ML heartbroken everything brings out so much emotion as it contrast people that will do anything to destroy what they cant get,or simply greed to get what they want for
while some will give in everything to protect love & peace
side characters also its shining moments.
Is a very emotional roller coaster drama, laugh and cry a good lot. The CGI effects, music matches beautifully. The way it ends is not very satisfying (it has a happy ending , just too short) but otherwise, I will vote it 9.5> it has plenty good values too different background, status qou , rich or poor not as important as one's heart, conscience &choices.
Is a very emotional roller coaster drama, laugh and cry a good lot. The CGI effects, music matches beautifully. The way it ends is not very satisfying (it has a happy ending , just too short) but otherwise, I will vote it 9.5> it has plenty good values too different background, status qou , rich or poor not as important as one's heart, conscience &choices.
Really impressed all around
littleimpaired2 August 2022
I haven't seen a Chinese fantasy film in over 20 years, but I've been bored with the usual US fare, so I looked around Prime and found this series. I was impressed with the storyline from the first episode, and the acting was fantastic. The CGI may not have been perfect, but I didn't notice, so I doubt it was that bad. Everything looked beautiful to me. Loved the wardrobe chosen as well throughout the entire series.
I think everyone who worked on this deserves applause. I will be re-watching this until I get bored with it--unlikely to ever happen.
I think everyone who worked on this deserves applause. I will be re-watching this until I get bored with it--unlikely to ever happen.
A drama series you all definitely cannot miss!!!
marissareeka10 June 2023
First thing first, I'd like to show my biggest appreciation to the writer/s who gave the role of Shang Gu and Bai Jue to Zhou Dongyu and Xu Kai. They both portrayed their characters successfully and I give them my enormous respect for that. In the first few episodes, I was a bit reluctant to continue watching the series since I could not find the chemistry between the two of them. However, I pushed myself to continue it and by the time I reached episodes 20 above I got myself hooked on it once again. And that's basically the success of Zhou Dongyu and Xu Kai as each of them played two characters (Shang Gu/ Hou Chi) and (Bai Jue/ Qing Mu).
This was my first time watching Zhou Dongyu and I must say I like her a lot as she could express her sadness with her eyes only. Her chemistry with Xu Kai was also on point and I hope they both could work together again in the future. Another thing that I like most in this series is the soft colour combinations in each costume. They did not need to use complicated accessories to match up the costume, the simplicity itself makes the costumes look attractive and elegant. I just love to see Xu Kai in all costumes he's wearing here. He looked very charming as well as handsome on all of them.
Overall, if you are a fan of Chinese Wuxia or Xianxia series, "Ancient Love Poetry" is something you definitely can't miss. I believe you all will enjoy it. Thumbs up!! Cheers!!
This was my first time watching Zhou Dongyu and I must say I like her a lot as she could express her sadness with her eyes only. Her chemistry with Xu Kai was also on point and I hope they both could work together again in the future. Another thing that I like most in this series is the soft colour combinations in each costume. They did not need to use complicated accessories to match up the costume, the simplicity itself makes the costumes look attractive and elegant. I just love to see Xu Kai in all costumes he's wearing here. He looked very charming as well as handsome on all of them.
Overall, if you are a fan of Chinese Wuxia or Xianxia series, "Ancient Love Poetry" is something you definitely can't miss. I believe you all will enjoy it. Thumbs up!! Cheers!!
Enjoy it, with tissues and some popcorn 1000/10
atlozanoc6 July 2022
It was my third Chinese and fantasy drama, without looking at the trailer or knowing what it was about, I only watched it for Xu Kai an actor who had impressed me in one of his projects (Arsenal Military Academy) from the first moment I was impressed by the scenery and the effects, the acting of the characters, the little jokes, the scenes loaded with a lot of emotion, it is incredible how all the actors can catch you with just their eyes.
I have seen the drama 4 times and I always find interesting details, I wish that time passes to watch it again and enjoy it as if it were the first time, I highly recommend it, I hope you enjoy it without prejudice, bad comments can be made by anyone, all those who criticize haven't seen this drama or they only criticize it 'cause their favorite actor is not here, but if you are that kind of person who looks for art and you don't criticize just to believe you are important, but you want to find a drama that makes you laugh, cry and feel angry, this drama is for you, you will feel it to the bone.
I have seen the drama 4 times and I always find interesting details, I wish that time passes to watch it again and enjoy it as if it were the first time, I highly recommend it, I hope you enjoy it without prejudice, bad comments can be made by anyone, all those who criticize haven't seen this drama or they only criticize it 'cause their favorite actor is not here, but if you are that kind of person who looks for art and you don't criticize just to believe you are important, but you want to find a drama that makes you laugh, cry and feel angry, this drama is for you, you will feel it to the bone.
Surprised by the high rating
JustLantz20 February 2023
It is a very entertaining series. The epic scope of the story, the layers of realms, and numerous identities characters sometimes had, it is all quite amazing... but it dragged for me. I felt the amount of screen time they gave the main antagonist was way too much, she was a very one dimensional character. I did not care about her story. And by the end, the main character suffered so much I didn't want her to be with her main love interest 😂
I felt it could have been great if they had trimmed the story back a bit, but that could be said for a lot of these longer series. 40 rather than 49 episodes might have been just right.
I felt it could have been great if they had trimmed the story back a bit, but that could be said for a lot of these longer series. 40 rather than 49 episodes might have been just right.
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