In an attempt to survive from the dangerous demon that seeks to destroy and get rid of the Monkey King, in order to be immortal, the Monkey King, does his best and struggles against protecting the monk who makes a long journey to the hard mountains of India, in order to bring the sacred scriptures for saving him.
Soi Cheang's second contribution to the franchise is a vastly improved production that marks the finest attempt yet at adapting Journey to the West for an effects-driven blockbuster.
Pou-Soi Cheang's sequel to his 2014 blockbuster proves an infinitely more engaging and impressive mounting of key elements from Wu Cheng'en's classic novel.
Certainly less of a dud than the director's inane original, this follow-up is even more tyke-oriented, but at least it's a livelier yarn and boasts a slick upgrade in visual effects.
