Dwelling by the West Lake

Dwelling By The West Lake fails to captivate with its uninspired storytelling and lackluster performances. The idea of pyramid selling, boiler rooms and chop shops has been around in Hollywood but here China is taking a stab at it. This could have been a good movie but the plot meanders aimlessly, leaving audiences disengaged and disinterested. Character development is shallow, making it difficult to invest in their journeys. Their performances are so over the top, any average Joe could have been cast to stand there simply screaming shouting and making odd facial expressions to pass off some sort of deep emotional acting. The cinematography, touted as a highlight, falls short, failing to evoke the beauty and majesty of the West Lake setting or the location which is Hangzhou. Overall, it's a forgettable cinematic experience that fails to leave a lasting impression or deliver any meaningful impact.