The film follows the legendary Sun Wukong (The Monkey King) after he is freed from his 500-year imprisonment under the Five-Fingered Mountain. He is tasked by the Goddess Guanyin to protect the young monk Tang Sanzang on a perilous journey to the West to retrieve sacred scriptures.
Handled by the legendary Sammo Hung, the fights feel heavy, fast, and imaginative.
Unlike the previous installment, the effects here are seamless, from the swirling clouds of the spirit realm to the skeletal transformations of the villain.
: Unlike typical action films, this sequel explores themes of trust, spiritual duty, and the internal struggle of Sun Wukong as he learns to control his temper for the greater good. Viewing Options
The film follows the legendary Sun Wukong (The Monkey King) after he is freed from his 500-year imprisonment under the Five-Fingered Mountain. He is tasked by the Goddess Guanyin to protect the young monk Tang Sanzang on a perilous journey to the West to retrieve sacred scriptures.
Handled by the legendary Sammo Hung, the fights feel heavy, fast, and imaginative.
Unlike the previous installment, the effects here are seamless, from the swirling clouds of the spirit realm to the skeletal transformations of the villain.
: Unlike typical action films, this sequel explores themes of trust, spiritual duty, and the internal struggle of Sun Wukong as he learns to control his temper for the greater good. Viewing Options