Xiong shi shao nian 2

Ignore the weird and malicious "1/10 " reviews, this is even better than the first, which was already outstanding. Without giving away the plot, it is a coming of age story, about the underdogs, without the unrealistic feel-good plot, but delivers a satisfying punch to the finish. Gyun is now a toughened young adult, but still bearing the simplicity and indomitable spirit of his rural upbringing. The story is not at all straight-forward, with surprises and twists, and the pacing is perfect. The complexities of the sport, and of urban society, are beautifully expressed and given incredible depth, with richly portrayed characters that draw you in with their individual story arc. I highly recommend watching the first before this, but as a standalone masterpiece this animation is an unforgettable experience that no one should miss. It's one of the best films I have ever watched in recent years!

A rare Martial Arts movie thats animated! Ill never say no to that!

This movie showcases a very interesting topic - the reputation that Kung Fu has in the modern day and it provides a surprisingly introspective view that sympathizes with traditional martial arts but also provides honest criticism to it.

Although the main character's progression from total novice to pro fighter is laughably quick, let alone his insanely plot convenient iron chin, the movie's focus on combat sports and traditional martial arts are far more universally appealing than lion dancing, so I was still hooked throughout.

The movie is still really charming and animated exceptionally well. It felt like a large step up from the first film and all three fights in the film are visual treats with real dramatic weight to them.

Very stunning animation.

All the fights and scenes are amazing.

Incredible imagination and meaningful metaphors are included in the film, very touching.

It also showcases how the individual is trying to find a way out in the concrete jungle of the city. Sometimes you might lose the hope, you might have been beaten to the ground. But if you keep your 'Chi', you will and finally get to the point where you intend to. And most importantly, you will miss the journey as that's the whole point.

I would encourage anyone who loves animation watching this.

Some were challenging the fighters not putting enough efforts yet, but this is not true as he's been practicing lion dancing since forever.

Clear plot lines, nice character development, wonderful fighting scenes.

What else do you expect from the movie!

I will definitely watch it again.

The story tells that the spirit of cattle and horses is carried forward, and the cattle and horses work hard to learn and improve every day.

After reading it... Character modelling aside, the plot is really poor, and the most basic logic is absent... This is also one of the few inspirational films that didn't leave me with many memorable points. The male protagonist's pursuit of his dreams is too blunt, trying to prove himself with lion dance and martial arts, rather than loving martial arts to pursue higher skills, which is completely the opposite of inspirational. The pre-motivation of the protagonists is too haphazard, and those who have not practised for a long time come out on top, which is actually very unconvincing. The plot connections are also quite problematic, and the frustrations in the process of practising martial arts are too blunt and merely superficial. The screenwriter's storyboarding, camera work, cutscenes, and character portrayal of martial arts are very shallow and smooth.

Go watch it. Appreciate its pure aesthetics, movements, camera work, artistry, and rhythmic feel. Its plot is simple and straightforward, yet sufficiently reasonable and coherent. It tells a story that is not complicated, and despite its simplicity, it still manages to deliver surprises. The martial arts sequences are eye-opening, and the thrilling scenes are highly tense. Often, I find myself watching particularly impressive shots repeatedly, truly enjoying them. It embodies pure aesthetics. I hope that in the future, friends from outside China will see this movie, and it can become a wonderful portrayal of China's scenery, people, and lifestyle. I am a countryman, and because this movie portrays a very natural lifestyle, I want to show it to my foreign friends and say that this is indeed how we live.