Synopsis
Tang Sanzang, an aspiring Buddhist hero tries to protect a village from three demons. He develops complex feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who repeatedly helps him, and finally quests to meet the legendary Monkey King.
Scores
Overall Score
74.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
57.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
94.4%
Review Aggregate
78.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 35 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnylightheartedemotionalgrittyaction-packedfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Qi | 2014 | $3,267,000 | $4,330,000 | (est) |
| Wen Zhang | 2014 | $2,011,000 | $2,665,000 | (est) |
| Huang Bo | 2014 | $1,514,000 | $2,007,000 | (est) |
| Chen Bing Qiang | 2014 | $1,238,000 | $1,641,000 | (est) |
| Jiro Lee | 2014 | $1,059,000 | $1,403,000 | (est) |
| Chrissie Chau | 2014 | $932,000 | $1,235,000 | (est) |
| Show Lo | 2014 | $837,000 | $1,109,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count35
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes14,755
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $18,058 | $23,932 |
| International | 2014 | $205,619,125 | $272,508,321 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $205,637,183 | $272,532,253 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $82,256,679 | $109,015,294 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $807,000 | $1,069,522 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $639,000 | $846,871 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $920,000 | $1,219,282 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,479,000 | $3,285,434 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $5,891,100 | $7,807,512 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $92,992,779 | $123,243,915 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $19,637,000 (est) | $26,025,040 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $3,700,000 (est) | $4,903,633 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $7,439,000 | $9,858,954 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $573,000 | $759,401 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $3,927,400 | $5,205,008 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $35,276,400 | $46,752,035 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $57,716,379 | $76,491,880 |
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