https://rollingstone.com.br/cinema/ne-zha-2-poneno-global-luta-para-descover-qual-publico-quer-cativa/

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The ne zha 2 animation makes history at the box office and impresses with aesthetics, but requires audience tolerance to cross an exaggerated mood

It is important to contextualize that when Ne zha It was released in 2019, the Chinese animation established itself as a global phenomenon By mixing visual spectacle and epic action. His spectacular box office performance was the great engine: the film raised about US $ 742.5 million Globally, becoming a milestone for non-English language animation, with most of this recipe from the Chinese market. In addition, the Modern Rereading of Mythology and the approach of topics such as identity and destination captivated the public.

Now the continuation comes to Brazil, surrounded by expectations because, in a short time, NE ZHA 2 became a true phenomenon. Breaking box office records in China and worldwide was the first non -English tongue movie to surpass the $ 1 billion mark, surpassed Star Wars: The Awakening of Force as a higher collection in a single market and is already among the most profitable animations in history, leaving behind hits from Disney and from Pixar. Quite a feat, which already makes production a cultural landmark even before ending its trajectory in the rooms.

The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel, The investiture of the godswho portrays a hero boy with magical powers who tried to defend Chentangguan, a city-city.

In history, the souls of Ne zha (Lü Yanting /Joseph Cao) and To Bing (Han Mo) Save themselves after the terrible catastrophe they faced. Without their bodies, which were shattered, the two need the help of Taiyi (ZHANG JIAMING) To rebuild them using the precious seven -color lotus. During the process there are several obstacles that make their fate even harder.

That said, the movie is not free of failures. His greatest weakness is in humor: an excess of silly jokes that border the child and often sound forced. This insistence on trying to tear laughs disrupts the epic tone of the narrative, creating a contrast that doesn’t always work. The narrative is unable to maintain an interesting and related tone, transforming the trajectory of Ne zha and To Bing in something smaller than it should be.

There is also the promise of universe expansion, with indications that the saga still has much to offer in future chapters. The theme proposed in both films is good and relevant, but if the franchise does not mature with its fans will be difficult to continue to differ from the rest of the market.

On the other hand, when it comes to visual spectacle, NE ZHA 2 It continues to show why it came so far. The quality of the animation impresses, the struggle choreography are engaging and well -constructed and the aesthetic grandeur reinforces the feeling that we are facing a modern epic. Highlight for the last act, which leaves the viewer without breath with his intelligent mixture of colors and symbolism.

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Journalist in formation from Cruzeiro do Sul University, in São Paulo, Giulia Cardoso began in 2020 as a volunteer in film portals. He has been an intern at Perifacon and now works at the Film Center of Editora Profile, which includes Cinebuzz, Rolling Stone Brazil and Contigo.

Source: Rollingstone

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