PRESS

“This marvelous and mind-blowing animated feature surpasses anything cartoon China has produced before in terms of sheer beauty, even as it defies interpretation.” -Variety

“An inventive, indie hybrid of Studio Ghibli-inspired 2D and CG animation.” –Animation Magazine

“In addition to its otherworldly visual delights, Big Fish & Begonia uses recent Chinese history to offer thoughtful lessons to an international young adult audience without ever condescending to it.” –Oleg Ivanov, Slate Magazine

“Big Fish & Begonia certainly follows in the footsteps of Studio Ghibli…the film's lush visuals provide a surfeit of beautifully rendered dream worlds and lyrical flights of fancy to keep the audience consistently engaged throughout.” –Slate Magazine

"Big Fish & Begonia offers an entertaining, lavishly designed and ultimately intriguing introduction to Chinese animation." –FlickeringMyth

“The animation in Big Fish & Begonia is visual poetry: beautiful, flowing and intelligent. It may very well become a favorite film of preteen anime fans, particularly because of its exploration of love and bravery among young people with powers.” –Tara McNamara, Common Sense Media


“The world of Big Fish is wonderfully rich and immersive, served also by its gorgeous animation style.” -Filmoria

“An epic fantasy which charms viewers with its stunning animation and enchanting narrative. Full of fantastical creatures and stunning backdrops, the film is reminiscent of the captivating otherworldly appeal of Spirited Away.” –MyMBuzz

“A fantasy epic that has its own charm and can take your breath away using colors and composition.” -GoKumming “a sweet, lyrical Miyazaki-like fantasy” G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle

“Visual, emotional wonder, Big Fish & Begonia contemplates mortality with imagination”New York Times Arts & Leisure

“Gorgeous, enchanting and enthralling” –San Jose Mercury News

“Marvelous and mind-blowing” –Peter DeBruge, Variety

“A distinctive animated tale” –Jared Mobarek, The Film Stage

“A new milestone for Chinese feature animation” –Jennifer Wolfe, Animation World Network

“In addition to its otherworldly visual delights, Big Fish & Begonia uses recent Chinese history to offer thoughtful lessons to an international young adult audience without ever condescending to it.”
–Oleg Ivanov, SLATE MAGAZINE

“Big Fish & Begonia certainly follows in the footsteps of Studio Ghibli…the film's lush visuals provide a surfeit of beautifully rendered dream worlds and lyrical flights of fancy to keep the audience consistently engaged throughout.”
–SLATE Magazine

“Big Fish & Begonia offers an entertaining, lavishly designed and ultimately intriguing introduction to Chinese animation.” –FlickeringMyth

“The animation in Big Fish & Begonia is visual poetry: beautiful, flowing and intelligent. It may very well become a favorite film of preteen anime fans, particularly because of its exploration of love and bravery among young people with powers.” –Tara McNamara, Common Sense Media


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