Box-office success offers hope to Chinese animators

Monkey King: Heroes Are Back earned 300 million yuan ($50 million) at the box office in the first three days after its release, setting a new record for a Chinese animated movie. Comments:

The movie was produced by a small company of less than 20 people in a rented apartment building room in Beijing. But they spent eight years making it. They have brought hope to Chinese animators, most of whom have struggled in the industry, self-employed, for a long time. The success of the movie, a work for an adult audience, does not come from violence and pornography, but its intricate plot, interesting story and unpredictable personalities, which are demonstrated through each delicate picture and the meaningful dialogues among the characters.

qq.com, July 16