Monkey Magic
Monkey Magic

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Monkey Magic

2018
Movie
66 min
Mandarin

Dearth Voyd, the ruler of the dark side of the universe, wants to turn the human world into a place of violence and evil!! However, a huge meteor falls upon Flower-Fruit mountain giving birth to Kongo, a monkey made of stone! Kongo, now sets out on his quest to fight evil and restore order to a desperate land. Episodes 1-3

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IMDb5.3/10
Google Users55%
Director: Cai XiaojiaGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a fantastical world, a young man named Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, embarks on a perilous journey to steal the elixir of immortality. He is accompanied by a band of unlikely companions, including a warrior monk and a skilled archer. Their quest is fraught with challenges, magical creatures, and formidable adversaries, testing their courage and loyalty at every turn.

Critical Reception

Monkey Magic (2018) received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its visual effects and ambitious scope but frequently criticizing its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audiences seemed divided, with some appreciating the action sequences and fantasy elements, while others found the narrative difficult to follow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with dazzling special effects.

  • The story suffers from a lack of clarity and coherence.

  • Action sequences are energetic but can't fully redeem the narrative.

Google audience: Google users largely found the movie to be a mixed bag, with many appreciating the fantasy elements and action. However, a significant number of viewers expressed dissatisfaction with the confusing storyline and felt it lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film is a modern adaptation inspired by the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West', which has been adapted into numerous films and television series over the decades.

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