The film uses a non-linear structure similar to Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight , which some find clever and others find "annoying" due to frequent flashbacks.
“A bit over-edited and over-plotted, but also kind of cool as hell...? This is a straight-to-streaming wuxia that's a cut above the usual fare.” Letterboxd 📊 Ratings Summary 'The Hidden Fox' review by HKFanatic • Letterboxd
Zhao Huawei (Gui Yu/Hu Fei) and Chen Yusi (Qing Wen/Miao Ruolan). The.Hidden.Fox.2022.PL.720p.WEB-DL.XviD.DD2.0-K...
Unlike many modern wuxia films, it avoids "silly slapstick humor," maintaining a serious, gritty tone throughout. 💬 Community Perspectives
Critics at Asian Movie Pulse highlight the "extraordinary fight sequences" utilizing wire work and creative split-screens. Others note a "phantasmagoria" of CGI that looks surprisingly strong for its budget. The film uses a non-linear structure similar to
“A truly quite impressive iQiyi online release... extraordinarily well done action spectacle with a mix of Snyderian movements.” Letterboxd · 3 years ago
Reviewers generally praise the film for its stylistic choices and fight choreography, though some find the narrative structure challenging. Unlike many modern wuxia films, it avoids "silly
Reviews from viewers emphasize both the entertainment value and the deviations from the original novel.