The Monkey King

A flashy, fast-paced mythological spectacle with playful monkey antics, colourful battles, and a surprisingly earnest heart.

Directed by

Soi Cheang

Genres

Action, Adventure, Family

Starring

Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, Joe Chen Chiao-en

Overview

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

How it feels

Whimsical, campy, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Power, rebellion, betrayal, redemption

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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