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Chinese proverb
Sergio, a Cuban immigrant, wants to work as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant, but the world does not seem to be prepared for something like that.
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Plot Summary
A young student named Ling Ling travels through time to ancient China, where she meets Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. Together, they embark on a quest to save humanity from the evil Queen of the Underworld. Ling Ling must learn to harness her powers and her connection to the Monkey King to defeat the darkness threatening both worlds.
Critical Reception
A Chinese Tall Story received a mixed to positive reception, appreciated for its imaginative blend of modern fantasy and classic Chinese mythology, particularly the Monkey King tales. While some critics found the plot convoluted and the special effects uneven, many praised its ambition, visual appeal, and the performances of its lead cast, especially Wu Chun and Fan Bingbing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creative fusion of fantasy elements with Chinese folklore.
Visuals and imaginative concepts were highlighted as strengths.
Some found the narrative pacing and special effects to be less consistent.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through consolidated Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film features a significant amount of wire-fu and fantastical elements, drawing heavily on the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West' for its inspiration and characters.
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