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Animated blockbuster 'The Eight Immortals!' hits Vietnamese theaters for Mid-Autumn Festival
Báo Tuổi Trẻ
28/08/2026
16:48
Since its release in the Chinese box office, All Wishes Come True! has maintained its momentum and continues to heat up. Box office revenue has now surpassed 1.75 billion yuan. According to an announcement from CGV Facebook, All Wishes Come True! will officially land in Vietnamese theaters on September 11, ready to stir up the big screen this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Tám người phàm với thân phận khác nhau, vì những cơ duyên chẳng giống ai mà vô tình hội tụ tại tiên cảnh Bồng Lai. Người nhất thời nảy ý tưởng, kẻ vừa được rủ đã lập tức nhập hội, rồi cùng nhau mở đạo quán, tha hồ tận hưởng cảm giác làm "thần tiên" - Ảnh: Weibo
Inspired by the familiar folk legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, the film does not follow a traditional mythological narrative. Familiar figures are boldly deconstructed and reimagined, creating a story that is both unconventional and fresh, bringing unexpected twists to the age-old legend.
Lu Dongbin and Zhongli Quan lead the lineup, gathering He Xiangu, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe, and Zhang Guolao. Facing the people of Penglai, their motto is essentially "ask and you shall receive." Yet, beneath the facade of a makeshift Taoist temple lies the courage to "outsmart even heaven and earth." Little did they know, a earth-shattering conspiracy is silently approaching. Where will this hilarious and fantastical adventure ultimately lead?
Compared to mythological IPs with clear central characters like Sun Wukong or Nezha, All Wishes Come True! is clearly more difficult to adapt. This is because the film must handle eight characters simultaneously: from determining who drives the main plot, arranging how each person appears, distributing screen time, to the most important challenge of ensuring all eight characters are memorable to the audience.
Điểm thông minh của phim nằm ở chỗ không vội biến họ thành "thần tiên". Thay vào đó, câu chuyện kể từ góc nhìn của những người phàm - Ảnh: Weibo
All eight characters have their own desires, flaws, and calculations; they know how to make mistakes, feel fear, and are even greedy at times. They do not possess the aura of high-and-mighty protagonists. It is these "imperfect" traits that make them more relatable and grounded.
Notably, despite the large number of characters, each still possesses a distinct personality and mark, while creating interesting chemistry when placed together.
All Wishes Come True! reminds many viewers of previous box office phenomena like Nezha or Deep Sea, with its fresh take on familiar stories combined with a series of humorous, somewhat "absurd" situations.
The script is generally solid, with the pacing and narrative layers clearly defined. The work gradually transitions from comedy and adventure to passionate and tense sequences in the latter half.
The plot has been adapted to be more relatable to young people, especially those working in office environments. From the art design of the Penglai fairyland to the management models, transportation systems, work KPIs, and performance rankings, everything carries a very contemporary vibe.
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