Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) full movie

<div class="main" id="main_top" style="color: #333333; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; max-width: 667px; padding: 0px; width: 667px;"> <div class="title-overview"> <div class="heroic-overview" id="title-overview-widget" style="background-color: #eeeeee;"> <div class="vital" style="background-color: #333333; color: white;"> <div class="title_block" style="padding: 20px 0px 14px;"> <div class="title_bar_wrapper"> <div class="titleBar" style="padding: 0px 20px; position: relative;"> <div class="title_wrapper" style="margin-left: 52px; min-height: 58px;"> <h1 class="long" itemprop="name" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 26.3999996185303px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-top: 3px;"> Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny <span id="titleYear" style="color: silver; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 25px; line-height: 25px;">(2016)</span></h1> <div class="subtext" style="color: silver; font-size: 11px;"> PG-13 <span class="ghost" style="color: #6b6b6b; margin: 0px 0.5em;">|</span> <time datetime="PT96M" itemprop="duration">1h 36min </time><span class="ghost" style="color: #6b6b6b; margin: 0px 0.5em;">|</span> Action, Adventure, Drama <span class="ghost" style="color: #6b6b6b; margin: 0px 0.5em;">|</span> 26 February </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="main" id="main_bottom" style="color: #333333; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; max-width: 667px; padding: 0px; width: 667px;"> <div class="article" id="titleStoryLine" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxR53TxEEbV4JzRNvDCaP9_WYAfc4I0nch3mYMPObuIyDbgDE4J5RHRF9U3a3xtaVas2nP0Yxf5Y2QFIPkydfaSKy99U2EP4A_pXaH5XLZt0i0CBiCW8Miul56ts3tG40ZHQTA4208nU_j/s1600/MV5BMTA2MzM5NTk4NTBeQTJeQWpwZ15BbWU4MDk0NjgyNDcx._V1_UX182_CR0%252C0%252C182%252C268_AL_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxR53TxEEbV4JzRNvDCaP9_WYAfc4I0nch3mYMPObuIyDbgDE4J5RHRF9U3a3xtaVas2nP0Yxf5Y2QFIPkydfaSKy99U2EP4A_pXaH5XLZt0i0CBiCW8Miul56ts3tG40ZHQTA4208nU_j/s1600/MV5BMTA2MzM5NTk4NTBeQTJeQWpwZ15BbWU4MDk0NjgyNDcx._V1_UX182_CR0%252C0%252C182%252C268_AL_.jpg" /></a><br /> <div class="inline canwrap" itemprop="description" style="display: inline;"> <div style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #424242; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Storyline</span></div> <div style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.</div> </div> <hr style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(232, 232, 232); border-top-style: solid; height: 1px; margin: 12px 0px;" /> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Taglines:</h4>  The past returns with a vengeance.</div> <hr style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(232, 232, 232); border-top-style: solid; height: 1px; margin: 12px 0px;" /> <div class="see-more inline canwrap" itemprop="genre" style="border: medium none; clear: none; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Genres:</h4>  Action <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Adventure <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Drama <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Fantasy<br /> <br /></div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 style="color: #666666; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.freelancer.com/affiliates/mdmajidulislam08">ARE U WANT  TO BE A FREELANCER NOW START</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="article" id="titleDetails" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <h2 style="color: #424242; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> Details</h2> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Country:</h4>  China</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Language:</h4>  English</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Release Date:</h4>  26 February 2016 (USA) </div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Also Known As:</h4>  Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Filming Locations:</h4>  New Zealand </div> </div> <div class="article" id="titleDidYouKnow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <div class="txt-block" id="trivia" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 style="color: #666666; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="article" id="titleUserReviewsTeaser" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <h2 style="color: #424242; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> User Reviews</h2> <div> <a href="https://www.freelancer.com/affiliates/mdmajidulislam08">EARN  USD PER HOUR 100%</a></div> <div class="user-comments" style="margin-top: 0.75em;"> <div class="tinystarbar" style="background-image: url(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/G/01/imdb/images/tn15/starstiny-3317719365._V_.png); background-position: 0px -12px; background-repeat: no-repeat; float: left; height: 12px; margin-right: 10px; width: 101px;" title="9/10"> <div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/G/01/imdb/images/tn15/starstiny-3317719365._V_.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; height: 12px; width: 90px;"> </div> </div> <span itemprop="review" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><strong itemprop="name">A worthy sequel that may surprise even the worst of critics, the true meaning of "Wu Xia" exemplified</strong><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating"></span></span><br /> <div class="comment-meta" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 12.1000003814697px; margin-bottom: 16px;"> <span itemprop="review" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review">22 February 2016 | by <span itemprop="author">Tiger Heng</span> (Singapore) – See all my reviews</span></div> <span itemprop="review" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"> <div> <div itemprop="reviewBody" style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> I caught the movie in Hong Kong on 21st of February, the 96 minutes version dubbed in Cantonese. Truth to be told, my expectations were very low, because the original was just a classic. The first bad trailer with weird auto-tuned music and English dialogue did not help. But the results surprised me.<br /> <br /> Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein Company finally got the rights to CTHD, and proceeded to work on a script based on Wang Du Lu's 5th book of the series. Iron Knight, Silver Vase, which are actually the names of 2 of the main characters in the movie (just like Crouching "Tiger" and Hidden "Dragon" 2000 the title itself).<br /> <br /> The director here is Yuen Woo Ping, best known for his choreography work in Ip Man 3, Matrix and of course the first CTHD. He is also a good director on his own, with critical successful films such as Wing Chun and Iron Monkey. According to interviews, Ang Lee did not want to come back for the sequel because he never does a "repeat" work, but he met up with Yuen Woo Ping and gave him his blessings because he knew that if there was anyone who could helm the sequel, it would be the person he worked the closest with in the first movie, Yuen Woo Ping himself.<br /> <br /> The story in this movie is more simple and straightforward (sometimes predictable), and perhaps not as good as the first movie hence this is where a point is deducted.<br /> <br /> However cinematography and costume wise, it is on par, if not better than the original. Landscapes of New Zealand and China, and the beauty of nature are better capture than the original, and the elaborated costumes are noteworthy.<br /> <br /> Action wise, it is a huge step up, perhaps because of the casting of Martial Arts Kingpin Donnie Yen himself, who has a strong martial arts background compared to Chow Yun Fatt who needed plenty of stunt doubles and still did not look fluid in his sword-wield or movements(it was reported that Jet Li rejected the first film hence it went to Fatt). The action sequences makes it a combination of not just a Wu-Xia film but a Kung Fu film because there is now less "flying-around" or wire-work but more realistic martial arts display by Donnie Yen. Donnie Yen's performance and presence in the film is spectacular, and it makes people want to see more of him after his appearance.<br /> <br /> Michelle Yeoh remained in character and is impressive in both the acting and the action department, huge thumbs up for her but unfortunately her performance seems to be slightly overshadowed (surprisingly) by new-comer Natasha Liu Bordizzo who plays Snow Vase.<br /> <br /> Harry Shum Junior actually looks good in his movie in fight scenes due to his tremendous Dance Background and pedigree.<br /> <br /> As for the English Language spoken on the Netflix version(not here in Hong Kong), I think it is a good move because The Weinstein Company and Netflix they want to show the movie to the whole world, hoping to reach audiences who will never ever watch a swordsmen or Wu Xia movie in their lives. There are many people in the world who will never watch a movie because they hate reading subtitles.<br /> <br /> And also because people in China hated the first movie and it flopped and one of the reason is because of Chow Yun Fatt's Cantonese accent and Michelle Yeoh had Malaysian accent in their mandarin dialogue, so please try and understand instead of claiming it should be in Mandarin, the original got mocked because of the bad mandarin accents.<br /> <br /> Overall a very enjoyable movie, which really needs heart to appreciate, it may be slow at times but it truly allows audiences to be observant and to look at the minor details in such a major motion picture.<br /> <br /> It would be even better if one already read the original book by Wang Du Lu or the new novel by Justin Hill, as it covers more motivations and intentions clearly.<br /> <br /> Therefore, do not just view this as a sequel to one of the most successful Wu-Xia films ever made, appreciate this movie and take it as a film of its own, and you will enjoy it thoroughly</div> </div> </span></div> </div> </div>

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny  (2016) PG-13  |   1h 36min  |  Action, Adventure, Drama  |  26 February  ...

View Post

THE MONKEY KING 2 FULL MOVIE(2016)

<div class="main" id="main_top" style="float: left; margin: 0px; max-width: 667px; padding: 0px; width: 667px;"> <div class="title-overview"> <div class="heroic-overview" id="title-overview-widget" style="background-color: #eeeeee;"> <div class="vital" style="background-color: #333333;"> <div class="title_block" style="padding: 20px 0px 14px;"> <div class="title_bar_wrapper"> <div class="titleBar" style="padding: 0px 20px; position: relative;"> <div class="title_wrapper" style="margin-left: 52px; min-height: 58px;"> <h1 class="" itemprop="name" style="font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px;"> <span id="titleYear" style="font-size: 36px; line-height: 39.5999984741211px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">THE MONKEY KING 2 FULL MOVIE</span></span><span style="color: silver; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 25px; line-height: 25px;">(2016)</span></h1> <div class="subtext" style="color: silver; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> <time datetime="PT119M" itemprop="duration">1h 59min </time><span class="ghost" style="color: #6b6b6b; margin: 0px 0.5em;">|</span> Action, Adventure, Fantasy <span class="ghost" style="color: #6b6b6b; margin: 0px 0.5em;">|</span> 30 November 2016 (USA)</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="minPosterWithPlotSummaryHeight" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; min-height: 286px;"> <div class="poster" style="display: inline-block; float: left;"> </div> <div class="plot_summary_wrapper" style="border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; overflow: hidden;"> <div class="plot_summary minPlotHeightWithPoster" style="min-height: 201px; padding: 18px 20px;"> <div class="summary_text" itemprop="description" style="line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 16px;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherzlfN5DH21VV7XwqFuxoJ4BAf50hqt28-RyKdUFMysbbW373K0xR1vhJ3ad7cWRQu3C5o5-XJ5hTLORtYMfTuxnPSkMHrxpyiGN0qmrvXjqdrRPSys96kic3l8qhizYeRC_uWBA6n5s8/s1600/download+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherzlfN5DH21VV7XwqFuxoJ4BAf50hqt28-RyKdUFMysbbW373K0xR1vhJ3ad7cWRQu3C5o5-XJ5hTLORtYMfTuxnPSkMHrxpyiGN0qmrvXjqdrRPSys96kic3l8qhizYeRC_uWBA6n5s8/s320/download+%252810%2529.jpg" width="213" /></a>The Monkey King: The Legend Begins is the re imagined version by Hollywood of the release The Monkey King: Havoc in Heavens Palace. The Origin and Birth Place of The Monkey King Story.</div> <div class="credit_summary_item" style="padding-bottom: 5px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Director:</h4>  <span itemprop="director" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">Pou-Soi Cheang</span></div> <div class="credit_summary_item" style="padding-bottom: 5px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Writers:</h4>  <span itemprop="creator" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span class="itemprop" itemprop="name">Wen Ning</span>, </span><span itemprop="creator" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">Ping Ran</span></div> <div class="credit_summary_item" style="padding-bottom: 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Stars:</h4>  <span itemprop="actors" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span class="itemprop" itemprop="name">Li Gong</span>, </span><span itemprop="actors" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span class="itemprop" itemprop="name">Shaofeng Feng</span>, </span><span itemprop="actors" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span class="itemprop" itemprop="name">Chung Him Law</span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="main" id="main_bottom" style="color: #333333; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; max-width: 667px; padding: 0px; width: 667px;"> <div class="article" id="titleStoryLine" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <h2 style="color: #424242; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> Storyline</h2> <div class="inline canwrap" itemprop="description" style="display: inline;"> <div style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> Told by an Old Sage, a Western monk who traveled from Europe to China in the 7th Century. He tells the tale to two children, one Chinese, the other from the West who come across the monk in a cave on a remote mountainside above the Eastern Ocean. The monk is the current keeper of a hundred painted scrolls, each describing an event in the Monkey King's life. The Legend Begins</div> </div> <span class="see-more inline" style="border: medium none; clear: none; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><br /> <hr style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(232, 232, 232); border-top-style: solid; height: 1px; margin: 12px 0px;" /> <div class="see-more inline canwrap" itemprop="keywords" style="border: medium none; clear: none; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Plot Keywords:</h4>  <span class="itemprop" itemprop="keywords" style="color: #136cb2;">global star productions</span> <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> <span class="itemprop" itemprop="keywords" style="color: #136cb2;">michael wehrhahn</span> <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span></div> <hr style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(232, 232, 232); border-top-style: solid; height: 1px; margin: 12px 0px;" /> <div class="see-more inline canwrap" itemprop="genre" style="border: medium none; clear: none; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Genres:</h4>  Action <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Adventure <span style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Fantasy</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <br /></div> </div> <div class="article" id="titleDetails" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <h2 style="color: #424242; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> Details</h2> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Country:</h4>  China <span class="ghost" style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Hong Kong <span class="ghost" style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> USA</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Language:</h4>  English <span class="ghost" style="color: #cccccc;">|</span> Mandarin</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Release Date:</h4>  30 November 2016 (USA)</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Also Known As:</h4>  The Monkey King 2</div> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Filming Locations:</h4>  China</div> <hr style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(232, 232, 232); border-top-style: solid; height: 1px; margin: 12px 0px;" /> <h3 class="subheading" style="color: #424242; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> Box Office</h3> <div class="txt-block" style="margin: 0.35em 0px;"> <h4 class="inline" style="color: #666666; display: inline; margin: 0.35em 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em 0px 0px;"> Budget:</h4>  $68,005,000 <span class="attribute">(estimated)</span></div> </div> <div class="article" id="titleUserReviewsTeaser" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-width: 1px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 21px 24px 20px; width: auto;"> <h2 style="color: #424242; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> User Reviews</h2> <div class="user-comments" style="margin-top: 0.75em;"> <div class="tinystarbar" style="background-image: url(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/G/01/imdb/images/tn15/starstiny-3317719365._V_.png); background-position: 0px -12px; background-repeat: no-repeat; float: left; height: 12px; margin-right: 10px; width: 101px;" title="7/10"> <div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/G/01/imdb/images/tn15/starstiny-3317719365._V_.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; height: 12px; width: 70px;"> </div> </div> <span itemprop="review" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><strong itemprop="name">Ascended into greater heights, Monkey King embarks on a genuine mythical journey.</strong><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating"></span></span><br /> <div class="comment-meta" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 12.1000003814697px; margin-bottom: 16px;"> <span itemprop="review" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review">6 February 2016 | by <span itemprop="author">quincytheodore</span> (Indonesia) – See all my reviews</span></div> <span itemprop="review" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"> <div> <div itemprop="reviewBody" style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding: 0px;"> When the first Monkey King premiered there was lofty expectation, yet what we got was lackluster ancient mythology with outdated graphic. Understandably, this can hinder audience's interest for the sequel, but worry not, "The Monkey King 2" is leagues above its predecessor, using better animation, excellent production and friendlier characters to deliver a more amicable magical tale.<br /> <br /> This is the story of Sun Wukong as he first meets with Tang Sanzang, the monk who will journey to the west to get the scripture. Perhaps this story will be familiar to Asian audience, and it's refreshing to see it's presented with gorgeous modern presentation. Aaron Kwok as Sun Wukong is arguably better than Donnie Yen, he has more zeal which fits the scrappy Monkey King better, specifically with his body language. Granted, he enjoys higher level of production to create the persona.<br /> <br /> Gong Li as Lady White fits as the villain. One can't go wrong in casting a charismatic actor and polish her character in CG, costume and make-up. She brings a heavier impact to every scene she's in. This also translates to other characters as well. Lady White's fellow monsters are uniquely portrayed as half women half beast, almost similar to something from Del Toro's universe and the make-up doesn't disappoint.<br /> <br /> Rendition of the monk, Baije and Wujing always spark interest, and the version this movie produces is definitely cordial. Their attires change throughout the phases as they're displayed in flashy fashion yet still recognizable in the intricacy. A few comedic moments are pleasantly delivered with good chemistry. It is simply a better cast in general than the first movie had.<br /> <br /> The most improvement is seen in CG department, which looks breathtaking as a fantasy adventure even in first glance. Settings as well as costume present a delicate balance with its contrasting color. Each event grants a distinct unique view as the group travels through cities and villages. At some points it even resembles another journey from the West, "Lord of The Ring" in its natural splendor and enigmatic creature.<br /> <br /> It is not without flaws, although these are not major by any means. The plot tries to create more perspectives, but its core story is no different than many Monkey King shows from TV and movie. Ironically, the familiar sense can be too predictable. The visual can get sketchy as well, but for the most parts they hold up nicely, its more intense scenes are definitely visually pleasing.</div> </div> </span></div> </div> </div>

THE MONKEY KING 2 FULL MOVIE (2016) 1h 59min  |  Action, Adventure, Fantasy  |  30 November 2016 (USA) The Monkey Kin...

View Post