Arabica Dragon

Mylene 2022-04-21 09:03:52

Although the plot of this film is very similar to some settings of "Aladdin", but in the case of lowering the expectations, the look and feel of this film is at least passable. As a Chinese-foreign co-produced cartoon, the production of the animation and the design of the characters still have certain guarantees. Of course, I have to complain about the dubbing of some characters. Really, when there are many domestic actors who still need dubbing, don't bother to dub. The dubbing of an animation requires a very solid foundation of lines, but some so-called star dubbing can give the audience a great sense of play, which really affects the perception. In addition, although the painting style of this film has some Chinese elements, the layout is relatively small, the plot of the big scene is very small, and some cannot bear the possibility of the infinite magic of Shenlong. However, one of the great advantages of this film is that there is not too much sensationalism. Every time the emotion is vented to a certain level, it immediately transitions to another plot, which makes people feel that the true feelings of the emotions are revealed, and the storyline is just right. . At the same time, I have to admire the production team and dare to use the terrifying death Barbie fans all over the world to design the image of the dragon. It is really courageous. So, as long as Shenlong can hold Barbie fans, then this film is half the battle, hehe. Finally, from a personal point of view, I hope that future animations will add more elements suitable for adults while children can see and feel. What is a family movie, animation should be the most qualified type to match. Although our current level of animation production is not as good as that of the major animation labels in the United States and Japan, the rise of Guoman will be the only way that animations suitable for all ages can be officially carried forward.

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Extended Reading
  • Estell 2022-04-04 09:01:08

    The film does put a lot of effort into the old Shanghai alley setting (such as the restoration of the iconic Shikumen street), but the cultural stereotypes are still there. But the most critical setting problem is about the mismatch between the story timeline and the real development: the social comparison between ten years ago and ten years later has a sense of dislocation in time and space, and in order to conform to this dislocation, the age of the protagonist Probably have to move up another tier. Or in other words, do you really think that the post-00s in the film should go through the growth process of the post-80s in reality?

  • Kaitlin 2022-04-11 09:01:07

    Well, when I watched the trailer, I thought the male protagonist was a Chinese American... A lot of Chinese elements were inserted, but it still seemed strange... But Shenlong is so cute, much cuter than that Hexisu, who doesn't want to I stick to the big furry fan dragon all day, and I can ride it to the sky without any problems.

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.