Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

Original title: Xi you: Xiang mo pian

2013
PG-13
1h 50m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

14K

YOUR RATING

Shu Qi, Xing Yu, Chrissie Chau, Zhang Wen, and Show Lo in Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013)

A story centered on Tang Sanzang, a Buddhist trying to protect a village from three demons, his emerging feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who helps him repeatedly, and Sanzang's transformative encounter with the Monkey King.

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Tang Sanzang, an aspiring Buddhist hero tries to protect a village from three demons. He develops complex feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who repeatedly helps him, and finally quest... Read allTang Sanzang, an aspiring Buddhist hero tries to protect a village from three demons. He develops complex feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who repeatedly helps him, and finally quests to meet the legendary Monkey King.Tang Sanzang, an aspiring Buddhist hero tries to protect a village from three demons. He develops complex feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who repeatedly helps him, and finally quests to meet the legendary Monkey King.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 21 nominations

Trivia
This was the highest grossing film of 2013 in China, making 1.247 billion yuan.

Goofs
Set in ancient China, the female demon hunter Killer Si has shaved armpits, something unheard of in that period.

Connections
Followed by Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017)

Soundtracks
Love In A Life Time
Composed by Lowell Lo
Original Lyrics by Tang Shu Chen
Lyrics by Wendyz Zheng
Performed by Shu Qi
Imar Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Rock Music Publishing Co., Ltd.

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Featured review

9/10

Hilariously dark and well worth the watch!

The funniest man in the cinematic world (Stephen Chow Sing Chi) stays behind the camera (unfortunately) as writer and director for this epic and hilarious retread of his amazing films; A Chinese Odyssey 1 & 2.

That said, and as a fan of Zhang Wen (which has grown more so after seeing this), the film is a solid Chi film that is worthy of a place in any fans collection!

With dark humour akin to that of 'From Beijing With Love' and others, the comedy elements are fast and clever, matched by the tense moments of horror that sometimes even left me (a fan of HK cinema for over 30 years), with my mouth open.

But it was awesome!!

Journey To The West: Conquering The Demons is a hit. Its also great to see Shu Qi in an ass kicking hilarious role which I think suits her much better than the serious dramas. Lets hope there will be a few sequels spawning from this, and all being well, a return in front of the camera for the incredible Chow Sing Chi!!