Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: February 3, 2017

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gamerzxSep 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is both a comedy masterpiece and a terrible waste of creativity.

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Th movie ambiance is closest I would say to The Fifth Element. The Fifth Element was a fun movie start to finish. This like Fifth Element has fantastic costumes that turn people into Jim Hensenesque muppets. The name of the movie itself makes one think of images of Power Rangers. The Power Rangers were pre-teen tween fantasy. Generally boring for a mature audience. This movie au contriare. This movie is for a very mature audience. The movie itself is a parody on how Asians view Western culture. Journey to the West where at one time two characters make up after a disagreement. The make up includes a high five and a manly hug. The fish speaks;

"See how they are not quite kissing. impressive, no?" The bromance of the the moment was undeniably funny when the giant fish adds his comment. That is like how a foreigner from someone as far away as China might think he is supposed to think when he sees an American TV show. The King is a loudmouth speaking unconventional and disturbing comments every time you see him. Both before and after his nature is revealed. At one point a character says "I like the way he talks". Reminiscent of a current political icon and the reminder that people do like the way he talks and that he has broad support even though the majority disapproves of his use of language. The problem I had was figuring out the references. It was a puzzle which I would say wasted immensely creative costumes and sets. I am sure is part of the parody Western culture. The Demons Strike back. The Minister (religious figure) is a woman. The Buddhist Monk is a phony with odd tendencies. It doesn't matter who has the last laugh. I'm laughing at their portrayal of Western Culture. If you are looking for a deep laugh fest this is your movie. If you are looking for Lord of The Rings you will not find it (however, some of the set parody may include imagery similar to Lord of The Rings). You will not even find the Power Rangers unless you try really really hard.… Expand

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amai2739Feb 3, 2017

Taking over for directing duties for this sequel is Tsui Hark, while Stephen Chow wrote & is producing this, 2 legendary film makers collaborating. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back, Let me just say this, this is slightly not asTaking over for directing duties for this sequel is Tsui Hark, while Stephen Chow wrote & is producing this, 2 legendary film makers collaborating. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back, Let me just say this, this is slightly not as good as its predecessor in storytelling but very entertaining, nonetheless. I do believe, this was a risk that Stephen Chow took with this sequel but I fairly enjoyed it. I love the visuals, the action sequences are filled with astounding CGI (The special effects were far better than I expected, another instance that I thought was amazing Computer-generated imagery was when Sun Wukong gets into his monkey form), this movie's style definitely has Tsui Hark written all over it. In my opinion, I thought this movie lack the cohesiveness the first movie had. But then there's something about this one that I am very fond of. Maybe it's the unique take on it, I've always liked Stephen Chow's inventiveness for his films, his imagination. Overall, I truly enjoyed it, I thought it was an entertaining movie, get a laugh, a fun & action packed journey, with eye-popping CGI, worth watching.… Expand

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