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An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Jimbo
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Format:DVD
A movie with Jackie Chan and Jet Li is a mouth watering prospect to me, so to hear that this was to be released was great news.
The Forbidden Kingdom is the story of Jason, who lives an ordinary life in South Boston. Jason loves his kung fu flicks, and after awakening from a dream of The Monkey King (Jet Li) finds his life starts to turn upside down.
Michael Angorano plays Jason very well, his character development is fun to watch and the characters he meets are all manner of weird and wonderful.
There are numerous homages to old kung fu heroes and kung fu movies throughout the film and this alone warrants another viewing.
Jet Li is brilliant as The Monkey King (and as another character - The Silent Monk) - great humour. Jackie Chan is as funny as ever as The Drunken Immortal and there is a great supporting cast of immortals/mortals to enjoy.
The action is fantastic, some great fight scenes, some wonderful battle sequences and an intruiging and great story to go with it.
This is a wonderfully made, well thought out action/fantasy film. Not too taxing on the brain, great to watch, beautifully directed and some great acting - all in all this is a lot more than a kung fu flick and is highly reccommended.
The Forbidden Kingdom is the story of Jason, who lives an ordinary life in South Boston. Jason loves his kung fu flicks, and after awakening from a dream of The Monkey King (Jet Li) finds his life starts to turn upside down.
Michael Angorano plays Jason very well, his character development is fun to watch and the characters he meets are all manner of weird and wonderful.
There are numerous homages to old kung fu heroes and kung fu movies throughout the film and this alone warrants another viewing.
Jet Li is brilliant as The Monkey King (and as another character - The Silent Monk) - great humour. Jackie Chan is as funny as ever as The Drunken Immortal and there is a great supporting cast of immortals/mortals to enjoy.
The action is fantastic, some great fight scenes, some wonderful battle sequences and an intruiging and great story to go with it.
This is a wonderfully made, well thought out action/fantasy film. Not too taxing on the brain, great to watch, beautifully directed and some great acting - all in all this is a lot more than a kung fu flick and is highly reccommended.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Both Jackie Chan,and Jet Li seem to delight in the banter between themselves,as well as the tongue in cheek references to the fighting styles advocated in various branches of Kung Fu.
The action sequences are stunning,and for once the wire work merely adds to the fun and enjoyment.
The Picture Quality is excellent.
Thoroughly recommended.
The action sequences are stunning,and for once the wire work merely adds to the fun and enjoyment.
The Picture Quality is excellent.
Thoroughly recommended.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By CJ
Format:DVD
Jackie Chan makes a great drunken mystic, and Jet Li is as good as ever in this very entertaining film. The setpieces are great and there are quite a few good laughs involved in this movie. It is aimed at kids, but it's still good fun and well worth watching.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Monkeyyyyy!!!!
If the Wizard of Oz was to be remade with a Kung Fu twist, this is what you would probably end up with! Read more
Published 4 days ago by Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars
hi yah
excellent, the two stars are awesome as ever and the story is enthralling. I am blessed to have watched such a film. lovely
Published 1 month ago by Brett Lackey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Movie
This one should be added to your "must have" list of fantasy movies, along with Willow, Labyrinth, Princess Bride and Dark Crystal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal Purchase
I bought this as a gift, it arrived promptly. No negative words to say on this purchase.
It arrived in tack, works just fine and was graciously received!
It arrived in tack, works just fine and was graciously received!
Published 2 months ago by Kirstie Calow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Entertaining enjoyable movie
Watched this some years ago and keep watching it every now and then still find it very enjoyable, funny and magical good all round film especially Jet Li as the Monkey man, just... Read more
Published 3 months ago by septimus-blake
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Martial Arts Epic They Dont Get Better Than This !
Jackie Chan & Jet Li provide some great action in this excellent fantasy adventure. Very Highly Recommended It really does tick all the right boxes.
Published 5 months ago by Jet Set Willy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
It may be aimed at kids, but you'll be transported back to your childhood watching it.
If you grew up on Monkey and Jackie Chan films, like Drunken Master, like I did... Read more
If you grew up on Monkey and Jackie Chan films, like Drunken Master, like I did... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Charlietbh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!! Must watch.
To who ever rated this anything under 4 stars, you're an idiot! Especially the 1 stars, you made me lol! This film is epic! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lewz88
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Forbidden Kingdom
Two Martial Arts legends in one film! The story is good fun and the fight scenes are also really good. Would recommend.
Published 12 months ago by Sonneblom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, full of laughs
This is a great film. Has a great plot line with a couple surprises at the end. Also a little emotional (but then again I'm highly strung. Read more
Published 16 months ago by C. A. Whitcher
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