No matter how serious it is, it is still a stitching monster. It is a pity that the category of "animated movies"

Allison 2022-04-21 09:03:52

Obviously, it wasn't me who played against the masses in this film from the beginning, so before I was invited to the cinema by a friend, I was still wondering about the Baidu Maps bus being displayed as a train - is there any Easter egg or something like getting on the bus? As it turns out, nothing happened.

The film is actually from Sony, and it is really full of Disney style, which is really surprising.

My favorite in the film is probably the scenery of Shanghai, alleys, demolition areas, new shopping malls and old buildings... It can be seen that it was made with careful reference to photos. However, when things other than architecture - plot settings and the like are also drawn according to other films, it is not a taste to chew.

The bicycle delivery drama is far away and you can watch old movies, while Paddington is close; the unpretentious Shenlong and the group drama at the door have a strong "Mulan" flavor, and the three wishes are too "Aladdin"... Put it together at a fast pace, and the whole story comes out.

However, such a story is bound to be flawed: the "setting" that can maintain a human-like appearance can only be kept in water, and the "setting" is fleeting and useless, and the lobster slices have not been able to follow the dragon "from one to the end" and come back to fulfill the wish of the dragon It is more "one-hit escape", and what's more, the story does not make "Cinderella" a "princess", but makes "Prince" a "civilian". The "virtue" and "breakthrough" that work on the surface are in the The ending came to nothing. The heart of a story that was supposed to be sweet as candy in a dream easily becomes a terrifying reality whitewashed in fairy tales.

The difference between "animated film" and "live-action film" lies in the form of expression, and because it is less restricted by form, it can more easily show the creator's creativity and ingenuity. Although "soul", which was released some time ago, is a bit sad compared to other Pixar films, it still has nothing to say in terms of art design and performance. But this movie is a bit disappointing in this regard.

While we all want to see what China looks like on the big screen, at the end of the day, film quality is what matters. And if a movie does not want to be a "work" but only seeks to be an eye-catching product, if there is no creative spark in an animated movie, then it cannot be said to be a "worth the price" " of the animated film. Even if its industrial taste is decent enough.

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Wish Dragon quotes

  • Long: Din!

    [looks around in confusion]

    Long: Whats happening?

    Pipa God: Welcome Longzhu.

    Long: What's going on? Where am I?

    Pipa God: Congratulations! Your service as a Wish Dragon is complete.

    Long: Complete? But I haven't finished, I haven't finished my tenth master!

    Pipa God: You have put the needs of another before yourself, and shown us that you understand the meaning of life. You are now free to enter the spirit world

    [Spirite world doors open and trumpets sound and confetti sticks to Long]

    Long: Is that... a parade?

    [Smiles]

    Pipa God: In your honor.

    Long: No no no! I can't! I have to go back!

    Pipa God: Back?

    Long: Turn me back into a Wish Dragon, I have one more wish to grant!

    Pipa God: Th-that's ridiculous, the laws of heaven forbid it.

    Long: You're ridiculous! You're an old man in a skirt!

    Pipa God: This isn't a skirt!

    Long: Send me back!

    Pipa God: [Pipa God plays his instrument and the doors to the spirit world close and the parade disappears behind them] You dare reject the will of the Gods?

    Long: Fine, if you won't send me back, I'll do it myself!

    [Starts digging into the clouds]

    Pipa God: Stop that!

    Long: [Continues to dig into the clouds] Stupid clouds! Ah!

    Pipa God: Stop! Stop that this instant!

    Long: Ah! My friend needs me!

    Pipa God: Fine! We will permit you to return, but only under one condition.