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The Monkey King (2014)
Director: Soi Cheang
Cast: Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat
Runtime119 min
RatingPG-13
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Monkey King (2014) directed by Soi Cheang received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the film's visually impressive action sequences but found the narrative and characterizations lacking at times. The film was nominated for several Hong Kong Film Awards, though it did not receive any major international awards. Audiences on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes gave the film generally positive ratings, indicating it found favor with viewers despite its flaws.
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Fans of action-packed fantasy films with a blend of adventure and family-friendly elements will enjoy director Soi Cheang's 2014 take on the classic Chinese folk tale 'The Monkey King', featuring standout performances from lead actors Donnie Yen and Chow Yun-Fat.
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The Monkey King is a 2014 action-fantasy film directed by Soi Cheang and starring Donnie Yen as the titular protagonist Sun Wukong. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, Yen also serves as the film's action director. The film co-stars Donald Chow, Aaron Kwok, Joe Chen and Peter Ho.
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