● Mythological Basis: The story of Ne Zha 2 originates from the Ming Dynasty Chinese novel “The Enchantment of the Gods”. Understanding the basic story of Nezha, such as his birth and his feud with the Dragon King, will help us better understand the plot of the movie.
Focus on Character Development● Mythological Basis: The story of Ne Zha 2 originates from the Ming Dynasty Chinese novel “The Enchantment of the Gods”. Understanding the basic story of Nezha, such as his birth and his feud with the Dragon King, will help us better understand the plot of the movie.
Meaning of cultural symbols: There are many Chinese cultural symbols in the movie, such as the “Sichuanese” accent of Nezha and traditional architectural styles. Understanding the cultural significance behind these symbols will help you appreciate the cultural flavor of the movie.
Focus on Character Development
● Nezha’s transformation: In the movie, Nezha’s transformation from a magical child to a responsible teenager is a major point of interest, as is his internal struggle and fight against fate. Focusing on the character’s development will help you understand the spirit of “My destiny is mine, not God’s”.
Changes in Family Relationships: The concept of family is very important in Chinese culture, and the transformation of Nezha’s relationship with his parents from misunderstanding to understanding is an important part of the film, which allows us to feel the characteristics of Chinese family culture.
Appreciating Animation Techniques
● Visual Effects: Ne Zha 2 features more than 1,900 special effects shots and over 10,000 special effects elements. When watching the movie, you can pay attention to the special effects of spells in the battle scenes and the design of the scenes, etc., and feel the technical progress of Chinese animation.
● Art style: The film combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern design, and is unique in character modeling and use of color, which allows people to appreciate the charm of oriental aesthetics.
Experiencing the Thematic Ideas
● Rebellion and growth: Behind Nezha’s rebellious behavior is the pursuit of self-worth and growth, which is similar to the theme of growth in Western youth, and can be compared to reflect on the understanding of growth in different cultures.
● Destiny and Resistance: Nezha’s theme of resistance to destiny is universal, and no matter what the cultural context, people can feel the spirit of defiance and resistance to destiny.