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.
Visual Effects
CGI monkey transformations that aged like fine chaos.
Stunts
Donnie Yen's physicality somehow shines through the fur.
Costume
Heavenly court fashion that commits to every sequin.
Director
Soi Cheang
Donnie Yen
Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Aaron Kwok
Bull Demon King
Joe Chen
Princess Iron Fan
Chow Yun-Fat
Jade Emperor
Peter Ho
Erlangshen
Kelly Chen
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Chang'E
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Master Pitu
Hai Yitian
Buddha Bodhi
Liu Hua
Dragon King of the East Sea
Calvin Cheng
Nezha
Lo Chung-Him
Muzha
Xia Zitong
Silver Nine-tailed Fox
Zhang Aiqin
Demon King
Li Jing
Green Monkey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Donnie Yen spent hours daily in makeup and motion-capture gear, reportedly developing a newfound empathy for Andy Serkis.
This adaptation controversially merged multiple Journey to the West storylines, frustrating purists who wanted the 500-year prison stretch as its own film.
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HK
