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The Monkey King movie

🎬 Title: The Monkey King

The legend has made its way to the screen

Story: A monkey armed with a stick partners with a young girl for an adventurous journey in search of immortality. Together, they face off against demons, dragons, and gods – all while wrestling with the monkey’s own pride.

⭐ Rating: 6.5 (335 votes)

📅 Release Date: July 30, 2023

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour and 32 minutes

🎭 Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy

🎬 Director: Anthony Stacchi

✍️ Writers: Rita Hsiao, Ron J. Friedman, Steve Bencich

🌍 Country: United States

🏢 Production Company: Netflix

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👥 Cast: Jimmy O. Yang (voice of Monkey King), Bowen Yang (voice of Dragon King), Jolie Hoang-Rappaport (voice of Lin), Jo Koy (voice of Benbo), Ron Yuan (voice of Babbo), Nan Li (voice of Stick), Andrew Pang (voice of The Mayor), Stephanie Hsu (voice of Mayor’s Wife), Sophie Wu (voice of Red Girl/Child Monkey), Hoon Lee (voice of Jade Emperor/Monk)

Editor’s Insight: The Monkey King (2023) offers a solid mix of Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, and Comedy, emphasizing emotional depth over mere visual effects. Director Anthony Stacchi crafts a tight narrative that prioritizes character development over flashy displays. Standout performances from Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, and Jolie Hoang-Rappaport give the film an emotional core. The 1h 32m runtime feels just right for the story being told. While it has its imperfections, the strengths significantly outweigh the weaknesses. Its tagline—“The legend has arrived”—captures its essence perfectly. If this premise piques your interest, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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