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New Gods: Yang Jian
新神榜：杨戬
2022 128 min China, United States of America 12+
★6.8
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Director: Ji Zhao
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Description
Fifteen hundred years after the war of gods, the heaven declined. Yang Jian, the God of Erlang, made a living by working as a catcher. One day, Yang Jian was ordered to hunt down a young man, his own nephew.
Worldwide:
$70.83M
Starring
Su Ling Chan
Actor
David Chen
Actor
Alex Hom
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
New Gods: Yang Jian is a visually stunning animation featuring a unique stylistic blend of myth and jazz-infused aesthetics. While some viewers are drawn into its intricate plot and character depth, others are frustrated by a sluggish narrative flow that struggles to match the impact of its predecessor.
| Cinematography | The animation quality is consistently high, delivering a polished and visually immersive experience. | |
| Originality | The stylistic integration of jazz elements and alternate mythological concepts creates a unique, slick aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The plot weaves together character paths and thematic details into an engaging, multi-layered narrative. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are divided on the film's tempo; some find the contemplative and routine-heavy start rewarding, while others find the pacing sluggish and prone to dulling the visual spectacle. |