Qi ji · Ben xiao hai

"Nice View" attempts to replicate the gritty realism of *"Dying to Survive",but devolves into a heavily orchestrated melodrama. The protagonist's "miracle" hinges on contrived coincidences-catching a train, chasing thieves, and last-minute saviors-each crisis resolved with unrealistic ease. While Yi Yangqianxi delivers a committed performance, his character lacks depth, and the sibling bond feels superficial. Supporting roles are reduced to mere plot devices. The film relies on slow-motion shots and swelling music to manipulate emotions, masking its narrative dishonesty-it peddles a fairy-tale "hard work guarantees success" message while sidestepping the systemic barriers facing the underclass. Ultimately, this is just a polished, hollow motivational fable disguised as social realism.

This kind of movie is like listening to a successful speech. When you listen to it, the blood is boiling, but after listening to it, it is too smooth to think about it. The protagonist met so many employees who worked wholeheartedly for him, and in the end, everyone succeeded. It was really a miracle like the title of the film. Douban can't open up the discussion and reduce it by another star.

I almost knew nothing going into this movie. Didn't even watch the trailer just read a little about the synopsis and damn was I surprised. This movie was a helluva roller coaster of emotions!

This movie is mostly set in 2013 and tells the harrowing story of an orphaned older brother and sister trying to find their way and survive in the bustling cut throat concrete jungle of Shenzhen... One of China's busiest cities.

Not going to lie was not expecting the emotional punch or journey this movie took me thru. I actually cried a couple times and the less I say about that the better. One thing I WILL say tho is this movie had a TON of heart.

The love btwn the characters absolutely shines thru. Some of the situations may seem hard to believe but I've been to China multiple times and know they are ALL very plausible. Def an under appreciated gem and I hope it gets more buzz at is a movie worth watching 🙏

When their mother passed away, 20-year-old Jing Hao swore that he would take care of his young sister. Tongtong (Chen Halin) had congenital heart disease, and for the past six years, her doctor had been advising Jing Hao that she needed to have corrective surgery done before she reached eight years old, or else her condition will be more difficult for her.

However, between his cellphone repair shop and various other odd jobs, Jing Hao simply could not earn the needed money. He needed to think outside the box, gambling on crazy ideas that no one had tried before. He relied on his meticulous technical skill, never say die attitude and good relations with his neighbors to make his bold plan materialize.

Lead actor Jackson Yee is a multimedia superstar in Taiwan. His first big international movie break happened in 2019 when his film "Better Days" was nominated for an Oscar award. This year, he starred in two of the biggest box-office hits in China, "The Battle at Lake Changjin II" (currently #5 in the worldwide list) and "Nice View". Yee's portrayal of Jing Hao is sincere and earnest, inspirational to watch without being melodramatic.

One of the best movies I have watched this year. It reminds the movie Pursuit Of Happiness starring Will Smith, but the life difficulties he goes through and story feels much more alive. English language wasn't available nevertheless it was worth watching even with the subtitles.