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

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