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The recast features as Tang Sanzang, Lin Gengxin as the volatile Sun Wukong (Monkey King), Yang Yiwei as Zhu Bajie, and Mengke Bateer as Sha Wujing. Together, they portray a highly dysfunctional traveling band where the master fears his own disciples, and the disciples actively plot their master's murder. Blu-ray Technical Presentation
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back is a 2017 Chinese fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Tsui Hark and co-written by Stephen Chow, based on the classic 16th-century novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en. The film is a sequel to Stephen Chow's Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013). journey-west-demons-strike-back-2017-bluray-X-7...
Tsui Hark Producer: Stephen Chow Cast: Kris Wu, Lin Gengxin, Yao Chen, Lin Yun The recast features as Tang Sanzang, Lin Gengxin
This dynamic duo creates a film that is darker and more manic than its predecessor. It follows the monk Tang Sanzang (Kris Wu), the Monkey King Sun Wukong (Lin Gengxin), Pigsy (Yang Yiwei), and Sandy (Mengke Bateer) as they journey across the land to the West. Underneath the breathtaking CGI, however, the film is a masterclass in dealing with fractured interpersonal relationships, loyalty, and redemption. The Blu-Ray Experience: Visuals and Audio The film is a sequel to Stephen Chow's
The film operates less like a linear quest and more like an episodic series of supernatural encounters. The core tension relies on the fragile psychological warfare between Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong. Wukong actively wants to kill his master, while Tang uses a combination of psychological guilt and a magical whipping spell to keep the monkey king in check. Along the way, they encounter deceptive spider demons disguised as helpless women and an eccentric, childlike king (Bao Bei'er) harboring a dark, monstrous secret in his court. Visual Splendor and Action Set-Pieces
: The film is known for its "dark nonsensical humor" and heavy visual effects spectacle. Reviews are mixed, with many critics preferring the original film's humor but praising Tsui Hark's inventive action sequences. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back Blu-ray