Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' breaks box office records

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' has become China's highest-grossing movie of all time, earning almost $1.3 billion in just two weeks. It tells the story of a mythical child with superpowers and a punk attitude who rebels against his destiny. The film has been praised for its Chinese cultural roots and visual experience.

Key Points

  • Earning almost $1.3 billion in two weeks
  • Praised for being entirely Chinese-made
  • Blending traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern animation technology

Pros

  • Became China's highest-grossing movie of all time
  • First non-Hollywood film to earn over $1 billion
  • Showcases Chinese cultural heritage and advances in filmmaking

Cons

  • Some viewers feel the film lacks anti-patriarchal themes from the original story