The Guardian Brothers (2015)
There's a crisis in the Chinese Spirit World -- humans don't believe in gods anymore! A Door God, facing unemployment, ventures into the human world to prove his worth, leading to unexpected encounters and transformations for humans and spirits alike.
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So much average
Good story, Not enough for a whole film
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Prior to sitting down to watch "The Guardian Brothers" (aka "Xiao men shen") I had not heard anything about it. Actually, I didn't even know it existed. I read the synopsis and decided to watch it. Plus, it was set in an Asian setting, which also appeals to me.This animated movie had a very nice story to tell, and it is very enjoyable even if you are not overly familiar with Chinese mythology. You quickly and easily immerse yourself into the storyline and the world in which the story takes place.The art style used in this animated movie was quite good, as it was definitely unique and lovely at the same time.It was just a shame that it was an English dubbed version that I saw, although they had some pretty good voice actors on the cast list for the English dub."The Guardian Brothers" is definitely worth taking the time to sit down and watch, whether it is by yourself or with your family and kids.
If you are longing for a very good story, garnished with love and poetry, you must not miss this incredible movie. The animation is impeccable, even in the smallest details. One more time, like in many classic Chinese movies, the theme concerns heaven and earth but this time, it's presented from a very modern perspective which will make you laugh and reflect at the same time!
An animated gem which is a pleasure to watch. Expect great visuals, a cool story and family-friendly fun with lots of soul. Looking forward to the next installment by the creators. I highly recommend this movie!
Love the story. I did not realize it was a dub as it was done well. Whole family likes this.