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Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
西游·降魔篇
2013 110 min China, Hong Kong PG-13 12+
★7.2
Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Stephen Chow, Chi-Kin Kwok
🎭 Based on
«Journey to the West»
byWu Cheng'en
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Description
In a world plagued by demons who cause great human suffering, young demon hunter Tang Sanzang must fight against monstrous demons, as well as contend with a beautiful demon hunting woman on his path to enlightenment.
US Gross:
$18,058
Worldwide:
$215.64M
Starring
Zhang Wen
Actor
Shu Qi
Actor
Huang Bo
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 22 nominations total
Key opinion
Stephen Chow's take on the classic Journey to the West is widely praised for its inventive, genre-defying mix of horror, comedy, and folklore. While the film is celebrated for its visual imagination and unique character depth, opinions on the resolution of the story and the balance of its comedic tone are split.
| Acting | The film succeeds in reinventing the Monkey King through nuanced, layered performances that provide more depth than traditional depictions. | |
| Production | The movie utilizes impressive, stylized visual effects and imaginative demon designs that elevate the film’s unique aesthetic. | |
| Direction | Chow displays a signature directorial inventiveness that blends disparate genres like horror and slapstick into a cohesive, high-energy narrative. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is polarizing; some find it sharp and inventive, while others feel it lacks the sophisticated comedic impact of Chow's previous works. | |
| Ending | The chaotic, religiously-charged finale is seen by many as a weak or overly simplistic conclusion to an otherwise engaging journey. |