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With a subtitle "conquering the demons", JOURNEY TO THE WEST is Hong Kong megastar-turned-filmmaker Stephen Chow's re-imagination of the Chinese proverbial fantasy story, almost two decades after his iconic incarnation of Monkey King in Jeffrey Lau's by turns infectiously funny and archly romantic two-parts pan-Chinese comedy apotheosis A ...
Aug 14, 2019 · Stephew Chow’s 2013 film Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons is another rather loose take on Wu’s novel. It seems to make two major changes: firstly, it presents itself essentially as a prequel, set prior to Xuanzang (aka Tripitaka, for English viewers) embarking on his pilgrimage; secondly, it presents his three companions Sandy ...
Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement.
Nov 26, 2014 · Running Time: 110 min. By Paul Bramhall. Hong Kong star Stephen Chow is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable names in the industry, having spent the decade that was the 90’s as the quintessential director, writer and star of countless Hong Kong comedy classics. The new millennium looked to bring even more good fortune his way.
Review: "Journey to the West", written by Wu Cheng’en during Ming Dynasty, has already been adapted for the big screen several times.Even Stephen Chow has made this story into a movie with his two-parter "A Chinese Odyssey" before, but he is now retelling the story in a spectacular special effects-loaden film and along the way happens to break all box office records in China.
Jan 15, 2019 · It’s not the most faithful adaptation of the novel, but it’s easily one of the most enjoyable. Verdict: By having fun with its source material, Conquering the Demons allows itself to shine and is highly entertaining as a result. Overall entertainment: 8.5/10. Sex: Chrissie Chau’s out-of-nowhere dance/10. Violence: Plenty!
List of the best movies like Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013): The Storm Warriors, Seventh Son, Legend of the Naga Pearls, The Yin Yang Master, Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal, Aliens in the Attic, Pan, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Return to Halloweentown, Wrath of the Titans. Wind and Cloud find themselves up ...
