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A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
大话西游之大圣娶亲
1995 99 min Hong Kong, China 12+
★7.4
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Jeffrey Lau
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Description
This sequel to "Pandora's Box" continues director Jeffrey Lau's adaptation of the Buddhism saga "Journey to the West". Stranded five centuries in the past, Joker Monkey King must battle a variety of monsters, seductive women and super-powered villains to save the dying Pak Jing-Jing.
Worldwide:
$2.69M
Starring
Stephen Chow
Actor
Man-Tat Ng
Actor
Athena Chu
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Jeffrey Lau's chaotic masterpiece blends surreal slapstick, complex time-travel, and profound romantic tragedy into a cult classic. While its frenetic energy and non-linear narrative can be overwhelming, the film leaves a lasting emotional impact through its blend of absurd humor and melancholy.
| Acting | Stephen Chow delivers a charismatic, Jim Carrey-esque performance that serves as the heart of the film's chaotic comedy. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor relies on a unique, schizoid style that blends Monty Python-esque cosmic irony with slapstick absurdity. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is intentionally dense and non-linear, requiring full viewer attention to navigate its tangled web of reincarnations and time travel. | |
| Pacing | The frantic acceleration of the plot occasionally causes the narrative to lose cohesion, though it effectively builds toward a surprisingly dramatic and contemplative finale. |