The Monkey King 2

Certainly less of a dud than the director's inane original, this follow-up is even more tyke-oriented, but at least it's a livelier yarn and boasts a slick upgrade in visual effects.

Soi Cheang's second contribution to the franchise is a vastly improved production that marks the finest attempt yet at adapting Journey to the West for an effects-driven blockbuster.

Action-packed, mildly exhilarating and over-produced with plenty of visual pizzazz in 3D.

Pou-Soi Cheang's sequel to his 2014 blockbuster proves an infinitely more engaging and impressive mounting of key elements from Wu Cheng'en's classic novel.

Cheang keeps the comedy, fantasy, adventure and spirituality on an even keel and guides home an almost perfect holiday blockbuster.