Positive reviews often highlighted the film's undeniable entertainment value. The Hollywood Reporter called it "undemanding entertainment which fits the ambience of the Lunar New Year holiday season in China perfectly". RogerEbert.com praised it as "a madcap success on its own bizarre terms," appreciating the "gargantuan affair" resulting from the Tsui Hark-Stephen Chow collaboration. The action scenes, particularly the climactic battles, were lauded for their inventiveness and scale.
: Accurate English translations accompany the native audio. Special Features and Bonus Content journey-west-demons-strike-back-2017-bluray-X-7...
(director) returned in 2017 to continue their wildly imaginative take on the classic Chinese tale. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back The action scenes, particularly the climactic battles, were
: While the film relies heavily on green-screen environments and digital assets, the high bitrate of the Blu-ray format prevents macroblocking, keeping the chaotic, particle-heavy battles crisp. 2. Audio Mix and Sound Design Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back
The plot follows the monk Tang Sanzang, who is still mourning the death of his true love, Duan. He finds himself traveling toward the west with three dangerous, unrepentant demons.
: Behind-the-scenes looks at the massive production.
