Netflix’s “The Monkey King” falls flat with its uninspired take on the Chinese legend, failing to weave humor, heart, or action into its narrative. Director Anthony Stacchi’s attempt at capturing the hero’s journey lacks depth, interspersed with sporadic martial arts-inspired scenes that struggle to maintain momentum against lackluster dialogue and episodic encounters. The partnership between the Monkey King and Lin attempts to provide structure, but the film’s generic nature prevents it from truly engaging audiences. Bowen Yang’s portrayal of the Dragon King injects some vitality, offering glimpses of excitement. Yet, “The Monkey King” falls short of Netflix’s more ambitious animated offerings, failing to make a lasting impression. Visit myflixer for more!
Summary: Inspired by an epic Chinese tale, translated into an action-packed comedy, a Monkey and his magical fighting Stick battle demons, dragons, gods and the greatest adversary of all - Monkey's e... Read all
Countries: China, Hong Kong, United StatesLanguages: English, Chinese
