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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Jimbo
VINE™ VOICE
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. Martin
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The forbidden Kingdom has something for everyone and the Blu Ray version is nicely presented both visually and sonically.
The film is suitable for adults and children alike, a perfect family movie. Everything is really typical of Jackie chans values and of adventure movies in general, fight scenes do not result in visual deaths and there are some great little bits of humour to keep this movie on the lighter side of entertainment.
Jet Li is excelent as the monkey king and the supporting villains and heroes are all welcome additions to the core cast.
If you like a little fantasy or Kung fu or maybe a bit of both, you can't go far wrong with this movie.It also offers great value at this price.
Enjoy
The film is suitable for adults and children alike, a perfect family movie. Everything is really typical of Jackie chans values and of adventure movies in general, fight scenes do not result in visual deaths and there are some great little bits of humour to keep this movie on the lighter side of entertainment.
Jet Li is excelent as the monkey king and the supporting villains and heroes are all welcome additions to the core cast.
If you like a little fantasy or Kung fu or maybe a bit of both, you can't go far wrong with this movie.It also offers great value at this price.
Enjoy
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dragonlord
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
I know The Forbidden Kingdom has a rating of 12 but I reckon most 8 year olds could watch this really. Anyway when I saw this film starred Jackie Chan and Jet Li two of the best martial artists alive today, I just knew it would be something rather speciel indeed. A teenager who is a massive martial arts fan finds this magic staff which somehow whisked him off to this forbidden kingdom where he must free the imprisoned Monkey King. Jackie Chan plays a drunken master who reminds me a little bit of Shun-Di from Virtua Fighter in the way he drinks as he fights at one point. Jet Li plays a monk and one of the highlights of the film is seeing these to pros fight eachother. They both play other roles in the film which will give you something to look out for and the fights scenes are most excellent. In fact sometimes when a film has a lot of fighting it can get a bit boring but I did not find this one bit with The Forbidden Kingdom because the choregraphy is brilliant.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Martyn Poole
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
Where to start? At first I was unsure of this film as I like my fighting films to be in their true form with subtext and a little more serious. Once I got it out my head that this film was not going to be like that and I treated it for what it was I enjoyed it a lot more. The Monkey king reminded me of the old Monkey programme back in the day which some of you older customers may remember which is no bad thing. I was unsure in the kid who played a major role, it reminded me of the Karate Kid films in a way where a kid with no fighting skills wants to learn more. I am a big fan of Jet Li so it was great to see him in a film with Jackie Chan, who but play great roles within the film.
As I am reviewing the Blu Ray version I can only described the visuals as fantastic and the best part of watching High Def films. The scenery is absolutely brilliant and really jumps out at you. I have also ordered House of Flying Daggers which I hope also makes a fantastic visual leap to Blu Ray.
All in all, the film is tongue and cheek martial arts film for the family. Not the best film of its kind but good none the less.
As I am reviewing the Blu Ray version I can only described the visuals as fantastic and the best part of watching High Def films. The scenery is absolutely brilliant and really jumps out at you. I have also ordered House of Flying Daggers which I hope also makes a fantastic visual leap to Blu Ray.
All in all, the film is tongue and cheek martial arts film for the family. Not the best film of its kind but good none the less.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Raz
Format:Blu-ray
This is a fun film. And what else would you expect from Jet li and Jackie Chan than a film set in china. My only gripe with it, is the american kid. On my first watch I was quite annoyed it wasen't all about Jackie and Li but after I watched it a second time on blu ray, I accepted it alot better. The blu ray is excellent. I watched a friends dvd before and it was on the poor side, but then that might have been his set up. But blu ray is definately the way forward and the quality of this film cements that idea
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An excellent film full of great martial art moves by both characters the plot is on the normal Chinese story line
Published 20 days ago by derek james
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 1 month ago by Darren
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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 2 months ago by Brett Lackey
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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 2 months 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 3 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 4 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 6 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 10 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 13 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 13 months ago by Sonneblom
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