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Monkey King: Hero Is Back

2016

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Movie

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89 min

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Fantasy

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Animation

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Comedy

83%

The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King ...

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NathanDirector

NathanDirector liked

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Rating: 6.4/10

Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a visually impressive but narratively generic animated adventure that's a technically proficient take on a classic mythological hero. The film is let down by a predictable script and charmless characters.

Highlights
- Impressive Animation: The film's CG animation is vibrant and impressive, with fluid action and creative creature designs.
- Decent Action: The film has fun action and adventure beats for a family audience.

Criticisms
- Generic Story: The screenplay is predictable and follows a standard Western-style animated adventure formula.
- Uninspiring Characters: The Monkey King lacks charm and personality, and the child protagonist and main villain are underdeveloped and forgettable.
- Lacking Emotional Depth: The film lacks emotional depth and witty charm, making it a hollow experience.

Verdict
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a technically accomplished but narratively bankrupt film. While its animation was a milestone for the Chinese box office, it's a passable but forgettable animated adventure that lacks the soul of a great family film.

223d

The Watcher

The Watcher liked

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Seems like something I would watch as a kid but the story was kinda decent and the villain reminded me of The Puppet from FNAF

1y

Kaitlyn Butler

Kaitlyn Butler loved

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

太好了!我爱动作片和这电影有一切!我不喜欢孩子可是我喜欢这个男孩子。

3y

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NathanDirector

NathanDirector liked

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Rating: 6.4/10

Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a visually impressive but narratively generic animated adventure that's a technically proficient take on a classic mythological hero. The film is let down by a predictable script and charmless characters.

Highlights
- Impressive Animation: The film's CG animation is vibrant and impressive, with fluid action and creative creature designs.
- Decent Action: The film has fun action and adventure beats for a family audience.

Criticisms
- Generic Story: The screenplay is predictable and follows a standard Western-style animated adventure formula.
- Uninspiring Characters: The Monkey King lacks charm and personality, and the child protagonist and main villain are underdeveloped and forgettable.
- Lacking Emotional Depth: The film lacks emotional depth and witty charm, making it a hollow experience.

Verdict
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a technically accomplished but narratively bankrupt film. While its animation was a milestone for the Chinese box office, it's a passable but forgettable animated adventure that lacks the soul of a great family film.

223d

The Watcher

The Watcher liked

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Seems like something I would watch as a kid but the story was kinda decent and the villain reminded me of The Puppet from FNAF

1y

Kaitlyn Butler

Kaitlyn Butler loved

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

太好了!我爱动作片和这电影有一切!我不喜欢孩子可是我喜欢这个男孩子。

3y

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