Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force
Original title: Feng Shen 2: Zhan huo Xi qi
- 2025
- Tous publics
- 2h 25m
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6.3/10
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Taishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang Dynasty including Deng Chanyu and four generals of the Mo Family to Xiqi. With the help of Kunlun immortals such as Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa led the army and ... Read allTaishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang Dynasty including Deng Chanyu and four generals of the Mo Family to Xiqi. With the help of Kunlun immortals such as Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa led the army and civilians of Xiqi to defend their homeland.Taishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang Dynasty including Deng Chanyu and four generals of the Mo Family to Xiqi. With the help of Kunlun immortals such as Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa led the army and civilians of Xiqi to defend their homeland.
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- 2 wins & 1 nomination total
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10ariesmac
This is my first time leaving a review for a movie. It (together with the director) has been bullied badly on Chinese social media, and some comments are atrocious. I have to say something to support this beautiful movie and hope the director will be able to finish the third one, the last sequel.
I have watched the movie twice and wish I could watch it more on the big screen; unfortunately, I couldn't watch it on IMAX, which it was made for. But anyway, the movie has superb cinematography. The storyline may not be easy to understand the first time. I understood it better after the second watch. There are many metaphors, and the director weaves the plots masterfully. The theme of the movie is loving people. What/Who does one fight for? Every twist and turn in the movie is the main characters trying to find the answer to the question.
I cried seeing the thousands of names rolling on the screen at the end. Some people have gone. They didn't live to see their work in theatre. The crew started to make the movies about eight years ago and conquered many obstacles to bring the movies to the audience. Search for the behind-the-scenes videos.
People who insult the director and crew and give the movie a very low rating do not respect the 10,000 people, many of whom gave their best years to this project.
I have watched the movie twice and wish I could watch it more on the big screen; unfortunately, I couldn't watch it on IMAX, which it was made for. But anyway, the movie has superb cinematography. The storyline may not be easy to understand the first time. I understood it better after the second watch. There are many metaphors, and the director weaves the plots masterfully. The theme of the movie is loving people. What/Who does one fight for? Every twist and turn in the movie is the main characters trying to find the answer to the question.
I cried seeing the thousands of names rolling on the screen at the end. Some people have gone. They didn't live to see their work in theatre. The crew started to make the movies about eight years ago and conquered many obstacles to bring the movies to the audience. Search for the behind-the-scenes videos.
People who insult the director and crew and give the movie a very low rating do not respect the 10,000 people, many of whom gave their best years to this project.
I enjoyed the first movie for its great visuals and interesting storyline. Although the second one adds a whole lot more CGI scenes, it isn't more visually stunning. Instead, most of the mythical creatures look cheap and fake, and the airview of the ancient Xiqi city is simply too cartoonish to be true. The story itself is also extremely boring, the editing is unbelievably poor, and most of the actors cannot act. Lots of the scenes and dialogues in the movies are just unnecessary, and the development of main characters doesn't make sense at all. I, for sure, won't go to the movie theater for the third one.
Amazing Sequel With Mind Blowing Graphics.
My Dad Usually Don't Watch Chinese Mythology Movies But He Watched This Movie Until The Post Credit Scene. Guys Please Take Note That This Movie Has Post Credit Scene.
My Second Day Of Chinese New Year Is Enjoyable And Well Spent Because Of This Movie.
The Actor And Actress Are Very Handsome And Beautiful.
Watched This Movie In IMAX Screen And It Is Awesome. The Picture And The Sound Is Magnificent. It Feel Likes I'm In The Movie Joining Their Conquer On Xiqi War.
The Giants In The Movie Looks Scary And Creepy But Amazing At The Same Time.
Will Watch This Creation Of The Gods II: Demon Force For The Second Time.
My Dad Usually Don't Watch Chinese Mythology Movies But He Watched This Movie Until The Post Credit Scene. Guys Please Take Note That This Movie Has Post Credit Scene.
My Second Day Of Chinese New Year Is Enjoyable And Well Spent Because Of This Movie.
The Actor And Actress Are Very Handsome And Beautiful.
Watched This Movie In IMAX Screen And It Is Awesome. The Picture And The Sound Is Magnificent. It Feel Likes I'm In The Movie Joining Their Conquer On Xiqi War.
The Giants In The Movie Looks Scary And Creepy But Amazing At The Same Time.
Will Watch This Creation Of The Gods II: Demon Force For The Second Time.
"Creation of the Gods II" is a glaring example of how to ruin a promising franchise. The film shamelessly distorts its source material, turning a rich mythological tapestry into a chaotic, nonsensical mess. Characters, once compelling and nuanced, now act in ways that defy logic, making baffling decisions solely to advance a convoluted plot. The sequel abandons the emotional depth and careful storytelling of its predecessor, opting instead for empty spectacle and superficial drama.
The pacing is erratic, with key moments rushed and less important scenes dragged out, leaving viewers disengaged. Subplots are introduced and dropped haphazardly, adding to the confusion. The film's attempt to expand the universe feels forced and poorly executed, lacking the coherence and charm that made the original captivating.
Worst of all, "Creation of the Gods II" betrays the goodwill earned by the first film. Fans who were drawn to the series for its faithful adaptation and rich character development will find little to appreciate here. Instead of building on the strengths of its predecessor, the sequel undermines them, leaving a bitter taste and a sense of missed opportunity. A disappointing follow-up that fails to honor its roots or satisfy its audience.
The pacing is erratic, with key moments rushed and less important scenes dragged out, leaving viewers disengaged. Subplots are introduced and dropped haphazardly, adding to the confusion. The film's attempt to expand the universe feels forced and poorly executed, lacking the coherence and charm that made the original captivating.
Worst of all, "Creation of the Gods II" betrays the goodwill earned by the first film. Fans who were drawn to the series for its faithful adaptation and rich character development will find little to appreciate here. Instead of building on the strengths of its predecessor, the sequel undermines them, leaving a bitter taste and a sense of missed opportunity. A disappointing follow-up that fails to honor its roots or satisfy its audience.
10kvdwvht
I first watch this movie during the first day of Chinese New Year at Shaw IMAX and it was spectacular. From there, I went on to watch it again in the cinemas. At the moment, I have watched it 5 times due to how much depth the storyline has. Each time you watch it, there are new details arise that you notice that made you want to watch it another time. (Don't want to give too much spoilers, go watch it) I'm not sure what's with the negative common about the VFX/design when ugly things sells (e.g. Labubu) Also, are they coming out with a Blu-ray version? I would love to have it within my collection. I am also planning to watch it again.
Did you know
- TriviaThe trilogy is Loosely based on the classical fantasy novel "Investiture of the Gods" (Fengshen Yanyi) by Zhonglin Xu and Xixing Lu, which is one of the only two mythical epics in Chinese literature history that originated from real historical events, and was greatly enriched and fabricated with vast imagination and fiction, when it was passed down the generations by storytellers over the last two thousand years, and finally became a classic. All materials came from local Chinese history and culture. It is arguably the No.1 mythical fiction of China.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Creation of the Gods III
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- Gross US & Canada
- $1,853,487
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,268,131
- Feb 2, 2025
- Gross worldwide
- $3,793,795
- Runtime
- 2h 25m(145 min)
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- 2.39 : 1
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