Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Seen it?2013 | 110 min | Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a world plagued by demons who cause great human suffering, young demon hunter Tang Sanzang must fight against monstrous demons, as well as contend with a beautiful demon hunting woman on his path to enlightenment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$216 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 141K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Chow
- Shu QiMiss Duan
- Wen ZhangXuan Zang
- Huang BoSun Wukong
- Show LoPrince Important
- Chrissie Chau Sau-naKiller Si
- Lee Sheung-chingSand Monk
- Chiu Chi-LingKiller Er
- Chen BingqiangKL Hog
- Cheng SihanMaster Nameless
- Xing YuFist of the North Star