The highly anticipated sequel to the highest-grossing animated movie ever, Ne Zha 2, has finally arrived. The film boasts breathtaking spectacle, complex politics, and epic battles between godlike forces and their armies. However, it also features a sequence that showcases fart gags, body-humor jokes, and poop humor.
Writer-director Jiao Zi continues the story of Ne Zha, a mystical artifact that was split into two parts after its creator’s death. The movie follows Ne Zha as he teams up with Ao Bing to save his hometown from an attack by Shen Gongbao, his former brother-in-arms. Along the way, they embark on a series of trials to resurrect a powerful artifact that could fully revive their friend.
Ne Zha 2 is visually ambitious and has gained significant attention for its epic battles, which include martial-arts sparring, magic powers, shapeshifting, and glowing armies. The film also explores complex emotions such as grief, anger, hope, and need, driving the characters to fight for what they love.
Despite its deep ties to Chinese culture, Ne Zha 2 has become a global phenomenon, becoming one of the top 10 all-time biggest worldwide box office hits. With its stunning visuals and engaging storyline, it’s an experience best had on the largest screen possible.
The film is currently in limited release in American theaters, but it can be streamed or rented/purchased on various digital platforms. Fans of epic fantasy adventures will find Ne Zha 2 to be a thrilling ride, despite its occasionally off-color humor.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/animation-cartoons/527578/ne-zha-2-review-chinese-biggest-animated-movie-of-all-time