The Legend of the Gods set new records for terrible films, met with a disastrous reception and box office performance, and the two-point special effects were scorned and criticized mercilessly.
By contrast, the various mounts and Magical Beasts, played by real animals and enhanced with post-production special effects, became the film's sole bright spot.
Objectively speaking, it can't be said that the film had no highlights; the several hundred million investment was at least satisfactory in terms of the animal performances.
Blame can only be laid on the significantly misleading promotion. As previously predicted by Taoyuan Film and Television, the audience felt cheated: fake cast lists, fake legends, fake acting... Amidst the multitude of complaints about the inauthenticity, the 'realness' of the animals paradoxically stood out.
