Ne Zha

Name: Ne Zha
Genre: Thriller, Fantasy, Animation
Released: August 29, 2019
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 56

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Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: August 29, 2019 | Not Rated

Summary: A young boy, Ne Zha, is born from a heavenly pearl by the Primeval Lord of Heaven, Yuanshi Tianzun. Born with unique powers, he finds himself as an outcast who is hated and feared. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, the young boy must choose between good and evil in order to break the shackles of fate and become theA young boy, Ne Zha, is born from a heavenly pearl by the Primeval Lord of Heaven, Yuanshi Tianzun. Born with unique powers, he finds himself as an outcast who is hated and feared. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, the young boy must choose between good and evil in order to break the shackles of fate and become the hero. [Well Go USA]… Expand

Director: Yu Yang

Genre(s): Thriller, Fantasy, Animation

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 110 min

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Josh Larsen

Aug 18, 2025

If the movie, at times, feels exhausting, there are also painterly details to savor, like the flowing locks of a dragon or the shimmer of a seascape at sundown. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Aug 28, 2019

All those elements are a blast, but distract from where Ne Zha is most fun and most endearing, with the demon-child's loyal parents trying to work out how to keep him from darkness and eventual electrocution, leading to some sweet child-friendly message about fate and friendship. Plus Taiyi and his flying pig are just plain adorable. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Aug 29, 2019

Grafting familiar Disney and DreamWorks tropes onto a tapestry of traditional Chinese legend and lore (the plot is loosely based on a Ming Dynasty-era shenmo novel), the adventure entertains with a title character who could be the spawn of Chucky and Stitch, from “Lilo & Stitch.” Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Oct 29, 2019

Ne Zha has something vital to teach the American animation industry — about the glories of letting the dark side rip — but it’s also clear that Chinese animators, working under more restrictions than we have, have absorbed a great many of the breakneck freedoms of American pop culture. Let’s hope it’s the beginning of a beautiful symbiosis. Read full review

The Guardian Cath Clarke

Sep 5, 2019

I enjoyed the jolt of strangeness delivered by this world of demons stalking the Earth. But the action is hit-and-miss. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Aug 29, 2019

A computer-animated feature of bright hues, hectic action and only occasional charm. Read full review

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JustAOptimist

Jul 24, 2020

This movie was well done! Great voice acting cast, animation, and a nice twist on the original story of Nezha. Outstanding!!!! I believe that everyone should watch this movie, and form your own experience on it

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M4NS0UR

Dec 7, 2019

believe me or not I cried in some scenes. Also A lot of laugh. I love this movie

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Banksan00

Aug 23, 2020

My kids and I loved this movie! It was very entertaining. We can't wait for part 2!

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cyberlaw4

Apr 1, 2020

I'm watched some Chinese Animation, classic and some modern. Ne Zha is new LVL from me, accidentally found it and i'm so happy i'm watched it!=) Can recommed it to every one! So colourfull, nice jokes and mostly very beautiful story)) Hope for next movie.

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z2liao

Sep 10, 2019

I really enjoyed the movie! The accent of Taiyi is really funny and the storyline itself is quite attractive. Nezha and Aobing's struggle against their fate, the friendship between them and the selfless love of Nezha's parents moved me a lot. However, this movie contains a lot of ChineseI really enjoyed the movie! The accent of Taiyi is really funny and the storyline itself is quite attractive. Nezha and Aobing's struggle against their fate, the friendship between them and the selfless love of Nezha's parents moved me a lot. However, this movie contains a lot of Chinese idioms which may be a little bit hard to understand (which makes it hard to tickle non-Chinese audience's funny bone). But anyways, the visual effects and fights are quite fascinating.… Expand

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ryanecho

Apr 22, 2020

I actually really enjoyed Ne Zha (bare in mind I know nothing of origin country's culture and watched the dub). The comedy got old very quick, but the movie was fun, serious enough, and full of action.

(The poster does not do justice for the film)

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Angelraid

Oct 3, 2021

A fun and well animated film marred only by the fact that is the protagonist is a homicidal jerk whos single selfless act is not enough to offset the widespread suffering, death, and destruction he intentionally causes to all those around him. The core theme of fighting against unjust fatesA fun and well animated film marred only by the fact that is the protagonist is a homicidal jerk whos single selfless act is not enough to offset the widespread suffering, death, and destruction he intentionally causes to all those around him. The core theme of fighting against unjust fates can easily be re-interpreted as its OK to hurt others as long as you get to be yourself. And is a bit undercut as the film condemns the antagonist for having the exact same motivation w/ none of the flaws.… Expand

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