Ne Zha 2 (2025)

Chapman finds the film a visually spectacular epic that is good but held back by excessive length, cluttered pacing, and crude humor. He especially praises the vivid, intricate animation and inventive action sequences.

Bennett finds the film visually astonishing but emotionally underwhelming. She praises its richly detailed animation while criticizing its overstuffed story and relentless battles.

Clark finds the sequel’s emotional depth and mythological spectacle compelling, despite its sprawling story and demanding mythology. He especially praises the jaw-dropping action and the third act’s themes of hope, love, and mutual respect.

Hoad finds the film’s artistry overwhelming, despite a story that could use dramatic improvement. He singles out its dazzling visual range, especially the watercourse fight and the pagoda mountain.

The review finds the film awe-inspiring and entertaining, though its maximalism can be exhausting and hard to follow. It particularly praises the immense scale of the animation and battle sequences.

The review presents the sequel as an energetic, positive big-screen spectacle. It singles out the film’s scale as a reason it is made for the big screen.

Aguilar finds the sequel a breathtaking visual spectacle, though its dense lore and relentless information can overwhelm. He especially praises its character animation, production design, and astonishing action sequences.

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The review finds the story convoluted and difficult for newcomers, though the film’s energetic action and humour make it an engaging spectacle. It praises the rowdy fights and slapstick while noting that the mythology-heavy plot and large cast can be hard to follow.

The critic finds the sequel visually stunning but chaotic, with an overcomplicated story and repetitive action. The spectacular animation is the main strength, while the cluttered plot and juvenile humor are drawbacks.

Topel finds the sequel visually engaging but says its elaborate plotting becomes exhausting. He praises the animation and graceful martial-arts battles, while noting that the story’s many added complications can be difficult to follow.