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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 64,021 users
Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 267 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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| Michael Angarano | ... | ||
| Jackie Chan | ... | ||
| Yifei Liu | ... |
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Juana Collignon | ... |
Southie Girl
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Zhi Ma Gui | ... |
Old Woman
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Shen Shou He | ... |
Farmer
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Bin Jiang | ... |
Young Village Man
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Shaohua Yang | ... |
Jade Soldier
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Yu Yuan Zeng | ... |
Inn Keeper
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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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. Written by Anonymous
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The path is unsafe. The place is unknown. The journey is unbelievable. 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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Lu Yan: No, where you come from is the dream, through the gate of no gate.
Jason Tripitikas: What is that, like a wormhole or something?
Lu Yan: No, either you are a Zen Master, or you carry something very special.
Jason Tripitikas: [looks at the staff] This? It was in a pawnshop waiting for a guy to pick it up, and return it to its rightful owner.
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According to Jackie Chan,when he and Jet Li shot their fight together, they found it relaxing and easy: "I have not worked with someone whom I'm comfortable with, in terms of movements, rhythm and natural reactions, in the last 10 years. I have done many fight scenes with others but there were usually more than 10 takes, which is a waste of time as the person may forget his moves and unnecessary injuries. When I fought with Jet, our actions were quick. We also didn't have to do the same stunt over 20 times." See more »Goofs
When Jason goes to the fallen Golden Sparrow, her jade hairpin dagger is beside her feet on the floor, yet when he bends over to hold her, he reaches for the dagger and it is just inches from her hand, several feet away from where it was before. See more »Quotes
Jason Tripitikas: Is this a dream?Lu Yan: No, where you come from is the dream, through the gate of no gate.
Jason Tripitikas: What is that, like a wormhole or something?
Lu Yan: No, either you are a Zen Master, or you carry something very special.
Jason Tripitikas: [looks at the staff] This? It was in a pawnshop waiting for a guy to pick it up, and return it to its rightful owner.
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I read some of the comments including the one from the user named "AlecBaldwin". He left early because of graphics and too many myths. Another didn't like it because the English was hard to understand. Another said it was a kids movie and Chan/Li were out for the dollars only. I'll tell you that I went to the movie theater and sat back and let the movie go wherever it wanted. I was intending on enjoying it and I downright did. It is a great graphical movie with fantastic choreography and editing, and an acting masterpiece, as well as action packed. If you go into the movie theater and take the negative comments with you, you will not like it. You need to understand that this is a rare appearance by two masters who will probably never get together again. As for the English, don't fret on that. I have a lot of trouble with these kinds of movies. This was the ONLY one where I could understand the English. It's simple. Go to the movie with popcorn and soda in hand and an open mind. Get ready for some fast action and a good story line. And finally, ENJOY!