Plot: Taiyi devises a plan to save Ne Zha and Ao Bing. He combines their spirits into a single body and gives them seven days to find an elixir that can save them and the city of Ne Zha's parents. Taiyi joins them on their quest to make sure Ne Zha isn't found out, as he is known to lose his temper.
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April 02, 2025
A big improvement over the first one. I'm still not entirely sold on the character designs, and some of the humor is a bit too childish, but the fantasy elements are bold and epic, the animation is lush and overwhelming, and the action scenes are pretty extra. This is a film made to be enjoyed on the big screen.
The intro is somewhat tepid, but once Ne Zha starts the trials, the action ramps up pretty quickly, only to go into full overdrive for the final hour. Chinese animation is making enormous strides forward at a frightening pace. While not my favorite, it's an extremely capable film that puts Hollywood to shame. Bring on part 3.