The Forbidden KingdomOverview and Synopsis

  • The Forbidden Kingdom
  • Opened April 18, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 53 min.
  • PG-13
    sequences of martial arts action and some violence
  • Jason (Michael Angarano), an American teenager, is a huge fan of Hong Kong cinema and old kung-fu movies. While browsing in a Chinatown pawn shop, he discovers the stick weapon of an ancient Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. The magic Read More
  • Cast: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Collin Chou, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing
  • Director: Rob Minkoff
  • Genres: Martial Arts, Period Film, Fantasy Adventure, Action

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  • Jackie Chan in "The Forbidden Kingdom."
  • Silent Monk (Jet Li), Lu Yan (Jackie Chan), Jason Tripitikas (Michael A. Angarano) and Golden Sparrow (Crystal Liu) in "The Forbidden Kingdom."
  • Crystal Liu as Golden Sparrow in "The Forbidden Kingdom."

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  • The Forebiddon Kingdom
    by fred1

    My son absolutely loves Jackie Chan so we have watched every film that he has ever made and I have to say this movie was definitely different. I would call it an Asian version of Disney. It has...Read More

  • A must see
    by CalmestCard

    If you like Jacki Chang and Jet Lee, you will love this movie. the story is awsome and you will wish to see what happens after the movie is over....Read More

  • Good But Not Great
    by LinW0724

    A little too cheesy and predictable for its own good. However, it has a good storyline and Jackie Chan and Jet Li did great together. A good American martial arts movie....Read More

  • Loved seeing Chan and Li on screen together!
    by PradaPrincess

    The story is ok, but i really love Jackie Chan and Jet Li..so seeing them together was definitely a treat. Their fights were good and there were some funny parts too. It was worth our time and...Read More

The Forbidden Kingdom Critic Reviews

  • "If you've been looking for a martial arts film to take granny and the kids to, this might be the one, but a Jackie Chan-Jet Li collaboration deserves better than that. " Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "...a handsome albeit unexceptional juvenile adventure shot on some magnificent Chinese locations..." Variety

    - Dennis Harvey

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