(I haven't watched the first movie, just the recap)
The exceptional technical achievement of this film cannot be understated. The sheer scale of the set pieces is awe-inspiring, producing one of the most epic animated films ever visually. I've always had a thing for Eastern mythology aesthetics, especially those heaven-like environments that feel so ethereal, like the jade palace present in the film.
Unfortunately, everything feels overabundant and overstimulating at many parts of the film while having a rather meaningless…