Monkey King the Hero
Director: Tian Xiaopeng
Based on: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en
Staring:Character/Voice Actor
Monkey King ~ voiced by ~ Jackie Chan
Liuer ~ voiced by ~ Kannon Kurowski
Old Monk ~ voiced by ~ James Hong
Evil Lord ~ voiced by ~ Feodor Chin
Pigsy ~ voiced by ~ Roger Craig Smith
Jade Emperor ~ voiced by ~ David S. Jung
Father ~ voiced by ~ David S. Jung
Lady Troll ~ voiced by ~ Nika FuttermanM J FlackProduced by: Beijing Weiyingshidai Culture & Media Hengdian Chinese
Distribution Date: 10 July 2015
Notes:
This an a well crafted and thoroughly entertaining adaptation of the Monkey legend. The characters are relatable and fun to follow as they each establish their part in the over all story. At times you may even feel just a little bit sorry for the minions of the Evil Lord who seem to know just how expendable they are and how no matter what happens they will none the less end up collateral damage.
I enjoyed the way the story developed the relationship between Monkey and the young Monk in Training. Perhaps in some ways the young Monk could be seen to mirror what Monkey's younger spirit might have been like. Over all a great film for the whole family.