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The Monkey King 2

Original title: Xi you ji zhi: Sun Wukong san da Baigu Jing
  • 20162016
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  • 1h 59m
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5.9/10
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Aaron Kwok, Shaofeng Feng, Him Law, and Shenyang Xiao in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
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When a travelling monk is stranded in a wasteland, The Monkey King must escort him across the land to retrieve sacred scriptures and protect him from an evil demon.When a travelling monk is stranded in a wasteland, The Monkey King must escort him across the land to retrieve sacred scriptures and protect him from an evil demon.When a travelling monk is stranded in a wasteland, The Monkey King must escort him across the land to retrieve sacred scriptures and protect him from an evil demon.
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3.3K
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    • Soi Cheang
    • Ping Ran
    • Ning Wen
    • Cheng'en Wu(original story)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Kwok
    • Gong Li
    • Shaofeng Feng
    • Soi Cheang
    • Ping Ran
    • Ning Wen
    • Cheng'en Wu(original story)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Kwok
    • Gong Li
    • Shaofeng Feng
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    • 21User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    Gong Li in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
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    Gong Li in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
    Aaron Kwok and Shaofeng Feng in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
    Aaron Kwok and Shenyang Xiao in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
    Aaron Kwok in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
    Aaron Kwok in The Monkey King 2 (2016)
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    Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok
    • Sun Wukong…
    Gong Li
    Gong Li
    • Baigujing…
    Shaofeng Feng
    Shaofeng Feng
    • Tang Seng
    • (as William Feng)
    Shenyang Xiao
    Shenyang Xiao
    • Zhu Bajie
    • (as Xiao Shen Yang)
    Him Law
    Him Law
    • Sha Seng
    Hsiang Fei
    Hsiang Fei
    • Guowang
    • (as Kris Phillips)
    • …
    Kelly Chen
    Kelly Chen
    • Guanyin
    Giselle Chia
    Giselle Chia
    • Bat demon
    John Ching
    John Ching
    • Chieftain
    Chutian Liu
    • Bai Gu Jing, little girl
    Miya Muqi
    Miya Muqi
    • evil spirit Pig
    Eddie Peng
    Eddie Peng
    • Pharmacy dispenser
    Ngawang Rinchen
    • Witch Doctor
    Lu Wei
    • Evil spirit snake
    Xin Yu
    • Chief of Guard, Western Yunhai Kingdom
    Zimu Zhang
    Zimu Zhang
    • Treasurer daughter
    • (as Zi Mu Zhang)
      • Soi Cheang
      • Ping Ran
      • Ning Wen
      • Cheng'en Wu(original story)
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    • Trivia
      According to director Soi Cheang, Gong Li could work continuously for more than twenty hours when she was "in the zone." Once, she even worked for twenty-six hours and scared the whole crew.
    • Quotes

      Tang Seng: You drain the lives of others in order to maintain your own. I don't see a difference between you and the monsters!

    • Connections
      Followed by The Monkey King 3 (2018)

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    7/10
    Ascended into greater heights, Monkey King embarks on a genuine mythical journey.
    When the first Monkey King premiered there was lofty expectation, yet what we got was lackluster ancient mythology with outdated graphic. Understandably, this can hinder audience's interest for the sequel, but worry not, "The Monkey King 2" is leagues above its predecessor, using better animation, excellent production and friendlier characters to deliver a more amicable magical tale.

    This is the story of Sun Wukong as he first meets with Tang Sanzang, the monk who will journey to the west to get the scripture. Perhaps this story will be familiar to Asian audience, and it's refreshing to see it's presented with gorgeous modern presentation. Aaron Kwok as Sun Wukong is arguably better than Donnie Yen, he has more zeal which fits the scrappy Monkey King better, specifically with his body language. Granted, he enjoys higher level of production to create the persona.

    Gong Li as Lady White fits as the villain. One can't go wrong in casting a charismatic actor and polish her character in CG, costume and make-up. She brings a heavier impact to every scene she's in. This also translates to other characters as well. Lady White's fellow monsters are uniquely portrayed as half women half beast, almost similar to something from Del Toro's universe and the make-up doesn't disappoint.

    Rendition of the monk, Baije and Wujing always spark interest, and the version this movie produces is definitely cordial. Their attires change throughout the phases as they're displayed in flashy fashion yet still recognizable in the intricacy. A few comedic moments are pleasantly delivered with good chemistry. It is simply a better cast in general than the first movie had.

    The most improvement is seen in CG department, which looks breathtaking as a fantasy adventure even in first glance. Settings as well as costume present a delicate balance with its contrasting color. Each event grants a distinct unique view as the group travels through cities and villages. At some points it even resembles another journey from the West, "Lord of The Ring" in its natural splendor and enigmatic creature.

    It is not without flaws, although these are not major by any means. The plot tries to create more perspectives, but its core story is no different than many Monkey King shows from TV and movie. Ironically, the familiar sense can be too predictable. The visual can get sketchy as well, but for the most parts they hold up nicely, its more intense scenes are definitely visually pleasing.

    Brandishing new graphic, cast and vista, this is a leap to silver screen fitting for the name of "Monkey King"
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    • Feb 6, 2016

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      • February 5, 2016 (Hong Kong)
      • China
      • Hong Kong
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    • 1 hour 59 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
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