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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 64,698 users
Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 268 user | 192 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com A discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. Director:Rob MinkoffWriter:John Fusco |
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Cast
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Juana Collignon | ... |
Southie Girl
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Shaohua Yang | ... |
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Inn Keeper
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XiaoLi Liu | ... | |
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
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. Written by Anonymous
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The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime. (Canadian poster) See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sequences of martial arts action and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
18 April 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Jackie Chan/Jet Li Project See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£676,217 (UK) (11 July 2008)Gross:
£1,215,459 (UK) (18 July 2008)Company Credits
Production Co:
Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Huayi Brothers See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Ni Chang: Not if I kill you first, orphan bitch!
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("Waiting 4 U")
Written by Yan Kuan
Performed by Bai Kwong
©EMI Music Publishing Hong Kong
avec l'autorisation d'EMI Music Publishing France
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The artwork and style of the film's opening credits resembles the style and artwork of opening credits from many Shaw Brothers' films in the 1980's. See more »Goofs
When the Jade Warlord slams the Silent Monk onto the Monkey King's altar at the end, it cuts to a different shot and the Silent Monk disappears, reappearing in the next shot. See more »Quotes
Golden Sparrow: She should have killed you, witch!Ni Chang: Not if I kill you first, orphan bitch!
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Crazy Credits
Jackie Chan and Jet Li are credited together before the title. Jackie Chan's name is spelled out horizontally, but Jet Li's is spelled out vertically, and the same "J" is used for both. See more »Connections
Featured in Discovering China: The Extraordinary Locations of 'The Forbidden Kingdom' (2008) See more »Soundtracks
"Deng Zhe Ni Hui Lai"("Waiting 4 U")
Written by Yan Kuan
Performed by Bai Kwong
©EMI Music Publishing Hong Kong
avec l'autorisation d'EMI Music Publishing France
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Jet Li. Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan and Jet Li! For many people that is all that is needed to elicit a "wow, I need to see that." Beyond star power, the film is a riveting success. This is a kung-fu film with a healthy sense of humor, an epic story and amazing visual imagery. Some people will object to Michael Angarano's character, they will say, the film doesn't need a white lead to keep the audience engaged. That is true, but Angarano plays the role well and the character adds substance to the story. The cultural conflict from thrusting a boy from Boston into ancient China reflects the conflict between his kung-fu masters. His personal growth helps carry the heroes journey through China. This layering of themes works well.
Did I mention that we get to see Jackie Chan and Jet Li spar!?!
I got to see a preview of this movie and I consider my self very lucky. I will go see this film again on opening day!