Кадр з фільму «Нечжа 2»
A few weeks ago, the Chinese animated film «Nezha 2» ahead in terms of fees hit «Thoughts inside out 2» and became the «richest» cartoon in history. At the time, box office receipts exceeded $1.69 billion. And since then, viewers have continued to bring their money to the box office. As a result, «Nezha 2» crossed the $2 billion mark at the box office in China, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
The film is currently on its way to becoming one of the top 5 highest-grossing films in cinema history. As of now, «Neja 2» has earned more than «Avengers: Infinity War». How did this become possible? There are many theories, but one of the key factors was the successful release window during the Chinese New Year celebrations on February 14.
However, in North America, «Nezha 2» only grossed $19 million, and the total international box office brought in about $32 million — a tiny fraction of the total box office in China. Still, it’s not a bad result for a foreign language movie. At the moment, only seven critics have left reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is also only now being prepared for European release. However, in China, the film’s release has been extended until the end of March, which will further increase the box office.
The film is described as a «144-minute extravaganza of mythological chaos», full of spectacular fight scenes, comedic moments and impressive animation.
The popularity of «Nezha 2» is due to its deep connection with Chinese culture, as well as the success of the first film, which also set records in China. The loyal fanbase of the original became the driving force behind the sequel, but this time the movie has become a real cultural phenomenon.
The film, whose title roughly translates to «Devil’s Child», is based on the legend of Ne Zha, one of the most famous characters in Chinese mythology. His story is deeply rooted in Chinese folklore, and the new film presents a modern, action-packed interpretation of this myth.
That’s why «Nezha 2» is unlikely to become as popular among Western audiences — the cultural gap between China and the US is too great.
Currently, the rating of the cartoon on IMDb is8.2 out of 10 based on 7.4 thousand reviews.
Source: worldofreel