In traditional Chinese culture, Tang Seng and his three apprentices, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, are a well-known story of their journey to the West. In 2017, Stephen Chow's "Journey to the West" directed by Tsui Hark brought this ancient story back to life. As a sequel to "Journey to the West", although the plots of the two works are not directly related, and the actors are very different from the previous work, they both have a deep impression on the audience. In my opinion, this film is not only an entertaining magical comedy, but also a deep exploration of human nature, morality, and growth.
In "Journey to the West", the journey of the four Tang monks and apprentices is challenging and complex. They face not only external demons and monsters, but also inner contradictions and conflicts. For example, Monkey King killed Miss Duan in the previous game and wore Miss Duan's amorphous flying ring, which put him under great psychological pressure. Similarly, Tang Seng and his apprentices also had their own struggles and confusions. However, it is through a series of monster hunting events that they begin to understand each other, resolve internal conflicts, and grow into an invincible exorcism team.
The characterization in the movie is also worth pondering. The real person of the Nine Palaces was originally the nine-headed golden eagle under the seat of Rulai, and he escaped to the world and became the national teacher of the bhikshu country, the villain. Her image is complex and varied, both majestic and vicious, revealing the duality of power. On the other hand, Xiao Shan is a white bone spirit, and he is sincere to Tang Seng, and was finally overtaken by Tang Seng. Her image shows us that yokai also have emotions and desires, reflecting the complexity of human nature.
In terms of evaluation, "Journey to the West" has received mixed reviews. Time.com has more than 20,000 ratings, with a rating of 6.1, while Douban's rating is 5.5. However, I believe that the value of a film lies not only in its entertainment, but also in its deep exploration of human nature, morality and growth. Through the adventures of Tang monks and apprentices, as well as their conflicts with various demons and monsters, "Journey to the West" reveals the complexity and diversity of human nature, providing a unique insight into human nature and morality.
"Journey to the West" is a movie that is both entertaining and in-depth. It depicts the adventures of Tang Seng and his disciples in a magical way, revealing the complexity and diversity of human nature. It tells us that no matter how big the challenges and difficulties we face, as long as we have faith, love, and courage, we can overcome everything. This is a film worth pondering, and it is also a film that allows us to draw inspiration from it.