Ne Zha 2

It was thrilling and moving. Although there were quite a few clichéd parts, it still managed to hit the emotional core and tear-jerking moments that resonate deeply with Chinese kids. In fact, its overall execution is better than the first film. If the first one was about a child growing up, then the second is about a teenager’s transformation—and it carries that theme out with coherence and depth.

The scenes of the two boys standing together to face everything are endlessly stirring, no matter how many times you watch them. The mutual salvation between parents and children always brings tears to your eyes. The pacing is great and really gripping. I also have to say, thanks to the technical advancements over the years, the visuals and special effects are truly stunning—everything from the sweeping wide shots to the tiniest details is beautifully handled. It’s genuinely praiseworthy.

Of course, it’s not without flaws, but they’re minor compared to the strengths. Add in the emotional resonance, and it definitely deserves five stars. Especially in today’s restless and impatient society, having an animated feature that was patiently and meticulously crafted like this is truly encouraging. I hope the third installment can maintain this level of quality and continue telling the story well…

Does it deserve all the hype and be the no.1 highest grossing animated movie of all time? Well glad you asked, yes - abso-fucking-lutely.
The first one was already fantastic but this is just so much more on every conceivable level... astonishing. I fear for what they might do with the next one. The sense of scale alone that this is able to impress on the viewer is something I have not seen from an animated movie before. And then there is the whole action, the soundtrack and everything else... I was awestruck a few times. Nearing the end I feared they would pull a "Across the Spider-Verse" and just end it there but I was so glad they didn't. This had a proper ending and still leaving you wanting more - that's how you do this! The only disappointing thing was that "girly-screaming-dude" didn't have a speaking role. T_T (he was there, I saw him!!!)

But yeah, do yourself a favour and try to see this in the cinema if possible. I do not regret having spent the unreasonable amount on a 3D imax screening of this!

That is the level of Chinese Animation Film！

Prefer some other Chinese animation, for example, Deep Sea and Lion Boy, over this as they have more emotional impact and more strongly elaborated themes of perseverance and overcoming. This is still great however and for a movie with such a long running time it constantly keeps delivering on the entertaining fight sequences.

A visual extravaganza but it also says a lot and says a lot of nothing. Fortunately the spectacles were spectacular but ultimately it's all forgettable ... except for maybe the Level 2 fight. That was good cinema.