This highest grossing animated film ever from China is a significant milestone for the country's mainstream animation industry. Created by self-taught animator Jiaozi, it blends Chinese mythology with impressive visuals, achieved on an $80 million budget. The story follows Ne Zha and Ao Bing, whose paths intertwine through their struggles against a demonic invasion. The film mixes elements of action, humor, and cultural lore, presenting a modern narrative that favors misunderstood characters over traditional heroism, and underscores a new chapter in Chinese cinematic expression.
Jiaozi's film is an utterly self-assured pageant of Chinese mythology that is a fine technical advertisement for what the country is capable of on a comparatively small $80m budget.
Jiaozi effectively juggles lofty wuxia heroics with down'n'dirty humour among the commoners, creating a film that contrasts great adventures with the everyday misadventures of its characters.
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