Codec: HEVC / H.265 (65.8 Mb/s)
Resolution: Upscaled 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.90:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
#Mandarin: Dolby TrueHD with Dolby Atmos 7.1
#Mandarin: Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos 5.1
#Mandarin: Dolby Digital (Commentary)
I watched A Writer's Odyssey 2 at its premiere in Kuala Lumpur, and it became one of the rare films that made me want a second viewing. The cast is exceptional, especially Dong Zijian, who brings two completely different Kongwens to life with real emotional depth.
The visual effects are gorgeous, infused with Chinese aesthetics, and the pacing is smooth with humor woven in naturally. Despite what some online comments claim, the film is far from "confusing" or "boring", the story carries meaningful themes about choices and self-redemption. Some of the parts even moved me to tears. Honestly, this movie is seriously underrated.
Zhou Shen's ending song is beautiful, and the whole film stayed with me long after it ended. I even went for a second viewing. I genuinely hope more people support this movie, because I'm already looking forward to a Part 3.