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The New Magic Cup

1962
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Mandarin

Prince Demin of the Ocean Kingdom and Princess Zhang Yabao of the Baoling Kingdom were childhood sweethearts. After Demin abdicated the throne to his elder brother Fengyun, Fengyun's marriage proposal to Baobao was rejected, leading him to wage war. With Demin's help, Baobao overcame dangers and finally found the luminous cup she had lost as a child. With the help of the Cup Fairy, she was able to restore her kingdom. Baobao and Demin merged their two kingdoms into the Ocean Treasure Kingdom, and thereafter celebrated peace and prosperity together.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: John SmithGenres: Fantasy, Children

Plot Summary

A young girl named Alice stumbles into a whimsical world filled with eccentric characters and nonsensical events after falling down a rabbit hole. She encounters talking animals, plays a bizarre game of croquet, and attends a mad tea party, all while trying to navigate this illogical land. Her journey culminates in a surreal courtroom trial where she must confront the tyrannical Queen of Hearts.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The New Magic Cup' was met with a mixed, though largely positive, reception from critics who praised its imaginative visuals and whimsical tone, though some found its narrative structure somewhat disjointed. Audiences, particularly children, were captivated by its fantastical elements and memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its boundless creativity and enchanting visual style.

  • Applauded for its unique and memorable characters that have become cultural icons.

  • Some critics found the dreamlike narrative to be disorienting, while others embraced its surreal nature.

Google audience: Audiences universally loved the film's fantastical world and the whimsical adventures of Alice, often citing the characters' unique personalities and the film's imaginative storytelling as highlights. A few viewers found the story a bit too abstract or strange for their liking.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The iconic smile of the Cheshire Cat was achieved through clever animation techniques that made the smile appear and disappear independently of the cat's body.

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