Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back
2017 · Movie · PG-13 · 109 min · ★ 6.0 · 59% critics
A monk travels west with three powerful companions, but beneath their teamwork lies growing tension and clashing priorities. As they face a string of demon encounters, the group is pushed to confront misunderstandings, recognize each other’s burdens, and find a way to unite against escalating threats.
Based on Journey to the West
Also known as Journey To The West: Demon Chapter · Journey to the West 2
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Details
- Original title
- 西游伏妖篇
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-01-28
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 59/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (140 votes)
- Box office
- $246,600,000
About
If you enjoy fast-paced fantasy quests packed with demon battles, magical creatures, and bickering allies who learn to work together, this fits; Not for you if you want grounded drama or minimal effects, like in Flying Swords of Dragon Gate.
Pros: energetic fantasy action; creature-filled adventures; teamwork-focused story | Cons: familiar quest setup; uneven pacing at times; lots of chaotic battles
Themes
- kung fu
Cast & crew
Kris Wu
as Monk Tang
Lin Gengxin
as The Monkey King
Yao Chen
as Minister
Lin Yun
as Felicity
Mengke Bateer
as Sandy
Wang Likun
as Spider
Yang Yiwei
as Pigsy
Wang Chao
as Animal Pigsy
Wang Duo
as Young Pigsy
Dong Chengpeng
as Taoist Exorcist
Directed by Tsui Hark