‘American Born Chinese Review: A Sweet Teen Odyssey With Killer Moves
© American-Chinese Ben Wang and Jim Liu of IndieWire. Photo: Disney.What does hero mean? In a Disney series or movie, this usually means superpowers, or a costume, or a bunch of rings - an external vector for an ubiquitous internal hero. Based on Jane Luen Yang's graphic novels, the American-born Chinese character Calvin Yu has inspired Marvel, Star Wars, and many other Disney franchises and superhero series.
The series opens with an ominous cutscene depicting a battle in the sky: Bull Demon (Leonard Wu) tries to fight the Jade Emperor, but the Monkey King (Daniel Wu) defends his throne with his magical staff. Legend of the Ten Rings.
But after a dense plot and amazing stunts, "America-Born Chinese" brings Jin Wang's daily life to Main Street. Gene wanted to be normal , and despite countless similar stories equating White to normal, he wasn't - at least not consciously.
Jin wants to play football and have a girlfriend, but not at the expense of his culture, friends, or identity. Wang cleverly portrays Jin's youthful insecurities in every interaction.
This mission comes in the form of Wei-chen's new apprentice (the eccentric Jim Liu), son of the Monkey King, who seeks protection and guidance on Earth. Liu's impressive, often funny take on the standard battle sequence makes it more enjoyable - and he's the leader of a good group.
© Courtesy of IndieWire A woman in a pale blue dress talks to a boy dressed as a primate in a red leaf forest. henceforthThe first teaser shows All At Once stars Michelle Yeoh, Kei Hui Kwan, Stephanie Hu, and James Hong reunite onscreen, but filming is still taking place in the Asian outskirts. Yeo Yan plays the role of Yang Jin's mother, attractive and encouraging, but never overbearing and always full of humor. Oh, he's clearly enjoying himself now that he's a serious showman like Ronnie Chang after he stole the stage in M3GAN. Quan's story makes a strong impression as he stands out from the crowd and his goals remain hidden until the last hours.
What impresses most about American Born China is its quality - the show is uniquely positioned at the intersection of DC superhero action, children's and youth programming, and prestige projects on other platforms.
In Yu's hands, the series has never been so cluttered with influences and genres. None of this seems clichéd, the script is grounded in reality when it comes to the clash of gods and demons. The word "race" never appears, but Jean's presence influences how all of the minorities interact, from seemingly innocuous comments to deliberate authority figures who suddenly explain away unpleasant memories. The writers delve into familiar high school territory—elusive bullies, coveted parties, pranksters, and nerds—in a way that feels fresh and true to life experience.
Creighton inserts action scenes with quick actors and camera movements in each action sequence. There is some blood or a terrible wound, which indicates a family event; As good as The Chinese-born American was, it didn't appeal to a specific segment of the audience like many shows aimed at children and young adults. There are occasional hints - pure language, high school party gin... stuffing you with hot dogs - but the show never broadens its appeal. Eight episodes later, viewers still have "normal" moments after the final battle.
Grade: B+
All American Indian episodes will premiere in Chinese on May 24 on Disney+.
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