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A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
西遊記第壹佰零壹回之月光寶盒
1995 88 min Hong Kong, China 12+
★7.3
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Jeffrey Lau
🎭 Based on
«Journey to the West»
byWu Cheng'en
Trailers
Description
When the Goddess of Happiness tosses the Longevity Monk and his disciples out of heaven (because the Monkey King tried to attain immortality), the Monkey King is reincarnated as the Joker. He now spends his time chasing two jealous women. When one of them is dying, the Joker goes back in time in an attempt to save her.
Worldwide:
$3.24M
Starring
Stephen Chow
Actor
Man-Tat Ng
Actor
Kar-Ying Law
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
This film is a wildly imaginative, genre-bending adaptation of a classic myth that successfully fuses slapstick comedy with surreal fantasy. While its complex and often confusing narrative may alienate some viewers, its unique humor and striking visual style make it a cult favorite for fans of Asian cinema.
| Originality | The film masterfully blends traditional mythological themes with relentless, absurd slapstick humor. | |
| Production | The fight choreography and creative use of spells and visual effects provide a vivid, engaging spectacle. | |
| Acting | Stephen Chow delivers a signature comedic performance that anchors the film's chaotic energy. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's constant time-shifting and genre-crossing elements are perceived as either an intriguing complexity or a source of confusing disorientation. |