Michael's Movie Grade: B
A fun and well-made animated movie from China.
This is well-done fantasy entertainment for the whole family. Like the best fantasy movies, where this film works best is the world building. This film does a great job making the world it takes place in feel completely real to us. There is great detail and thought put into how this world works. The characters themselves may not be complex, but they are believable and engaging. The heroes are quite likable, even if flawed. And the villain feels like a massive threat. Because of this the emotional scenes here work quite well and there is a sense of suspense through much of the film. The action scenes here are fantastic featuring great animation, timing and a bit of suspense.
Like many modern animated movies, this film often tries to squeeze in as many jokes as possible. Because of this the humor can often be hit or miss. There are some funny moments here and there but there are also plenty of comedic moments that fall completely flat.
The main flaw with this movie is the length. This story could easily be told in an hour and a half, but this film is nearly two and a half hours. The climax can really drag on too long at times.
Despite some flaws, this is a really fun movie for the whole family.
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