Story - 9
Chinese mythology with a nice family approach, but still enough substance to entertain adults and children alike.
Art - 8
The characters looked very much like you'd expect from a Pixar movie, which is honestly very well done. The animation was generally very smooth and the scenery and backgrounds were very vivid and beautiful. The fight scenes were also very imaginative and fun to watch.
Sound - 7
There isn't much that stood out musically, but the music always felt like it belonged and fit the scene well.
Character - 7
The characters were all unique and interesting in their own ways, but most of the characters aside from Nezha didn't see any real character development through the film. Overall, they weren't bad, but nothing that stood out beyond the main character.
Enjoyment - 8
The film did an good job pulling me in to the story. It was a bit choppy with pacing at certain points, but it was overall a fun ride. The story flowed well and nothing felt out of place.
Overall - 8
This was a surprisingly good film. I was hooked fairly early in the story and the movie kept me entertained and focused so well, I barely realized that an hour and a half had passed by the end. If you are a fan of martial arts anime with a Pixar-esque touch, I definitely recommend checking this out.
TL;DR:
It's a fun tale of Chinese mythology with some enjoyable martial arts battles and a very nice story. While there is some cool action, don't expect a battle-shounen anime.
