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1995 · Movie · 1h 28m

A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box

CriticsCritics: 82
AudienceAudience: 7.6

A mischievous bandit discovers that his ordinary life is tied to a legendary past involving a powerful monkey hero. After encountering supernatural women, monsters, and strange immortals, he uses a mysterious time-traveling box while struggling with love, fate, and an unexpected journey toward his true identity.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like surreal Hong Kong comedy, fantasy martial arts, and old-school practical effects; Not for you if you prefer straightforward plots, restrained humor, or polished modern visuals.

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Cast

Richard Ng Man-TatStephen ChowLaw Kar-YingYammie Lam Kit-YingKaren Mok Man-WaiJohnnie KongLu ShumingJeffrey Lau Chun-Wai

Director

Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai

If tonight is a A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.