Literally, this show is the definition of defying gravity! Breath taking acrobatics and amazing immersion defines this show.
The short definitions:
Pros:
Amazing moving stage
Immersive story about love and growth for two imperial twins as they search for each other and to restore their kingdom
Great costume design
Cons:
Way too much martial arts
Lack of variety of shows
Removal of the final act which was replaced with low quality CGI
Here is a more in-depth review of the various acts:
Pageant- I loved the intro. It just hooks you in with the archers popping up on the side of the stages. Great start!
Storm- Very acrobatic fight scene on a moving boat. Quite breath taking.
Deep- Semi-boring but it does make you feel like you're in the water.
Archers Den- I love the villains. However, not a stand up scene.
Wash up shore- Freaking hilarious. I really enjoyed the turtle the most. I really liked the sand that they put on stage.
Shadow play- My favorite scene by far. I really liked the shadow puppets, so life like and quite moving. One of the most beautiful scenes I've seen in a cirque show.
Climb- Introduction to the epic fight scenes as the characters move around a moving stage packed with sand.
Blizzard- Pretty cool. I liked the bubbles which they used to imitate snow.
Flight- One of the coolest scenes from the show as they make a flying apparatus. You literally see the actors fly above the audience.
Captivity- An interesting scene. I don't really get the love story but whatever. XD.
Forest people- Awe inspiring and colorful. Very vibrant. I love Tarzan!
Slave cage- Epic wheel of death! Very cool!
Final battle- It sucks that this scene was so underwhelming. I'm sure if I saw this scene as it was originally created I would be amazed. However, the holograms were terrible.
Aftermath- Best part was the flaming wheel! FIRE!
Overall, my favorite cirque show along with zumanity. Definitely, a good show to introduce yourself to cirque! I really enjoy how there is an actual story line for once!