Mixed Reviews for 'Journey to the ABC' - Audience: Lack of Respect for the Original Work
Mixed Reviews for 'Journey to the ABC' - Audience: Lack of Respect for the Original Work
2023-06-15
The TV series 'Journey to the ABC,' starring Aaron Kwok and Yang Ziqiong, premiered on May 24th, and it garnered favorable reviews overseas. IGN even awarded it a rating of 8 out of 10.
However, the show has been heavily criticized by Chinese and some Asian audiences, with a significant divergence in reviews between domestic and international viewers. The rating of 5.8 on Douban reflects this issue.
Netizens pointed out that although the series drew inspiration from the elements of 'Journey to the West,' it failed to effectively capture the style and essence of Chinese mythology, thus disrespecting the original work.
Furthermore, the series deviated greatly from the classic portrayal of characters in 'Journey to the West,' causing emotional dissonance for domestic viewers. For instance, the visual transformation of the character Sun Wukong differed significantly from the traditional image, affecting the audience's reception.
Media outlets also noted that apart from criticism regarding the storyline and characters, the series underwent significant changes, to the point of being unrecognizable. Even with Yang Ziqiong as Guanyin and Aaron Kwok as Sun Wukong, the fantastical world appeared out of place, not to mention the idea of Eastern deities attending a 'Peach Party' in Western society.
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