Xiaoshenyang is an adorably perverted piggy Zhu Bajie, Him Law makes a hefty brute in Sha Wujing and Feng Shaofeng comes honest as monk Tang Sanzang. The Monkey King is the stuff of legends, and the actors here are perfectly cast in a rich variety of characters. Since the film was actually shot in 3D, not converted to the format afterwards, it perfectly matches the bigger than life feel of the film and is extremely successful and atmospheric. There is always something else more beyond belief to draw your eye. There's so much going on anyway that nothing is ever able to pull you out of the adventure. The CG animation is not the absolute best, but even that doesn't deter from the film. The fight sequences are dramatically extraordinary, as they should be for deities at battle, with great choreographed wirework for literal high-flying action. From monkey fur to pig nose, the makeup effects are stunning and amusing. The costumes are lavish, holding great detail and weight. The sets are grand, even when they aren't really there. The film is beautifully and intricately designed. Not that the previous installment was bad, but The Monkey King 2 finally presents a version of this classic Chinese story that lives up to its original epic otherworldliness. It's calmer and all around more precise and focused in its filmmaking, which in itself makes for a better upgrade, but the special effects and overall look of the film have been ratcheted up as well. This sequel is quite a level up from the first in a lot of ways. The Monkey King 2 picks up right where the first Monkey King left off, continuing the story based on the legendary Journey to the West tales.
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